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YH56 KYV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,724 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 138,700 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Both mounts (2.4.G.1)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,338 miles

Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,164 miles

205/50/17 and 225/45/17 tyres fitted

Diffrent size tyres fitted front to rear

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers and wheel arch covers and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,588 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,762 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,947 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,125 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)

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 KYV 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 78.6%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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