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YH56 KWV

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,046 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes are spongy

under trays are fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake light lit on the dash showing a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure wires fouling on rear coil spring (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper fixing bolt is missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

under trays are fitted

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front lower arm bushes are spongy

(attentsion) I would not advise this car to be driven on the road as brake not safe

brakes not tested due to caliper bolt missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,481 miles

noisy clutch

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

tyre warning light on

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noisy clutch

tyre warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,020 miles

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 20 Feb 2012 72,319 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,816 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,151 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 KWV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWV, 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 YH56 KWV registered?

YH56 KWV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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