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YY56 AEM

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,486 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,138 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,277 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,711 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,307 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,890 miles

Kirb damage to n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre no cuts or tears to cords

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,915 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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YY56 AEM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

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

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