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YG55 VHR

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,291 miles

plastic sills under tray

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,956 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 59,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,702 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,221 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,221 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,170 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YG55 VHR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG55 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG55 VHR registered?

YG55 VHR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is YG55 VHR safe to buy?

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