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YG56 WFN

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,360 mi
Last recorded198,360 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 WFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 198,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust carrier snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on under body

Fail 23 Oct 2021 188,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on under body

Pass 11 Oct 2019 178,327 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION ON OSR/NSR PIPES @ FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 178,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT DOES NOT OPEN (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION ON OSR/NSR PIPES @ FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 170,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 161,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,964 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 124,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 110,815 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 76,760 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 57,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WFN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black 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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

YG56 WFN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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