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152,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose .
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low / bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber has split, inner cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber has split, inner cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack / perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack / perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low / tread starting to crack / perish. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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YX56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YX56 VKJ, 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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YX56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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