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YG55 VRY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 75,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 72,918 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,662 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,293 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

n/s/r child seat

under trays front /// sides /// rear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,444 miles

under trays front/ / uner sides/ rear/ under bonnet

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge / shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,600 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 VRY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 VRY registered?

YG55 VRY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is YG55 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 VRY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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