MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s rear (6.2.3 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension axle beam coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn badly (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light not working
puncture light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on
high level brake light not working
O/S/F shocker is misted in oil
O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges
undertrays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front , front track control arm inner bushes worn
both front tyres getting low in tread and badly worn edges
n/s rear inner wheel rim buckled
o/s front shocker misting oil strong advise
o/s rear shocker appears to have misted all its oil and poor damping strong advise
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs are worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs are worn
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YG55 VYT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VYT, 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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YG55 VYT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 January 2006.
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