MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre wearing on outside egde
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check
Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH56 VWB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?
YH56 VWB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is YH56 VWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH56 VWB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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