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YK06 SOU

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,914 mi
Last recorded103,914 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 SOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 103,905 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexible hoses cracked

center stop light may not be working

front number plate damaged

front wipers not tested

major oil leak from engine pls check oil level

n/s/f and n/s/r tyers Nail marked yellow

o/s number plate light not working

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 May 2023 96,429 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 96,429 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 90,560 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 May 2022 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,572 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,511 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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YK06 SOU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK06 SOU, 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 YK06 SOU registered?

YK06 SOU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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