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YT56 YBW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 167,647 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,052 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high may be in need of adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,047 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

under tray cracked/damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,879 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres at 3mm

brake warning lamp on

under tray cracked damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 65,844 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,387 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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YT56 YBW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YT56 YBW, 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 YT56 YBW registered?

YT56 YBW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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