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YH56 KWW

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,387 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre worn uneven/stepped

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,533 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2010 49,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,757 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KWW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH56 KWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 KWW registered?

YH56 KWW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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