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YY56 AED

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AED
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2019 146,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 135,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,326 miles

child seat

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,096 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,924 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall impact damage/large section missing,but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,919 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has sidewall impact damage/large section missing,but not exposing ply or cords

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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YY56 AED is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY56 AED, 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 YY56 AED registered?

YY56 AED is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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