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YG56 MMF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 MMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 162,345 miles

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2023 162,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2021 156,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner tie bar knuckle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 121,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner tie bar knuckle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 115,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,636 miles

Front brake hoses ageing

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Upper arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front tyre 3.5mm

Fail 1 Dec 2016 100,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake hoses ageing

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Upper arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,672 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,758 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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YG56 MMF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YG56 MMF, 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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YG56 MMF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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