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YG56 HVO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,389 mi
Last recorded93,389 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 HVO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 86,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre bald on egdes

o/s/f tyre worn on egdes

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,471 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on egdes

o/s/f tyre worn on egdes

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,145 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge. advice replacement.

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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YG56 HVO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG56 HVO, 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 YG56 HVO registered?

YG56 HVO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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