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YG55 VYT

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 144,637 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 144,636 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 144,587 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 138,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 157,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,492 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 132,482 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 121,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 120,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,763 miles

O/S/F shocker is misted in oil

O/S/F tyre badly worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,791 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 89,702 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,739 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,795 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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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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What year was YG55 VYT registered?

YG55 VYT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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