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YK56 JNV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 JNV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 138,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 138,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 11,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 112,142 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,777 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,979 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,979 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,919 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,294 miles

Advise rear brake discs worn and pitted more so on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,794 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YK56 JNV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK56 JNV, 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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YK56 JNV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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