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YK55 KPN

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 120,621 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,175 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 116,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,166 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 90,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 84,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front washers are weak but supply sufficant amount of water

near side brake pipe ferrules corroded

near side rear brake pipe ferules corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 77,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 71,297 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 14 May 2010 55,770 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 55,770 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large wear ridges on front disc brakes (advise replacement)

Pass 20 May 2009 37,111 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YK55 KPN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YK55 KPN, 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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YK55 KPN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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