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YY06 VHZ

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,147 mi
Last recorded147,147 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 VHZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust brackets repaired

underside covered in under shields

Fail 17 Jan 2023 146,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bumper damaged and pushed back (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both attachment brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17- (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield is loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded- more so inner face plus over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on edges and cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit plus worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor is loose & hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe attachment bracket is heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis- both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,655 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17- scrubbed & cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor is hanging loose

Offside headlamp has one fitting bracket broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fixing snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis- both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 141,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17- scrubbed & cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor is hanging loose

Offside headlamp has one fitting bracket broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fixing snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis- both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 138,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded & pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 122,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 110,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 95,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,851 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,850 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

off side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,984 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,475 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
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YY06 VHZ 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 82.4%.

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 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 YY06 VHZ, 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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YY06 VHZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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