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YH56 ARF

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,441 mi
Last recorded136,441 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ARF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 136,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both Rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,291 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,103 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,243 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,777 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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YH56 ARF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH56 ARF, 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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YH56 ARF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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