MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated N/S/FRONT AND O/S/REAR (5.2.3 (l))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated N/S/FRONT AND O/S/REAR (5.2.3 (l))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm / inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YX56 VZV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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