MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front disk have surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear diff rough when rotated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
under tray, floor & sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central exhaust has fracture 3/4 around pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both upper ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All brake disks have surface corrosion
Coolant leak down front of engine ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear diff rough when rotated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
under tray,m floor & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear handbrake low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake warning light indicating fault
DTC light indicating fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake warning light on indicating fault
DTC light indicating fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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YY56 AFU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YY56 AFU, 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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YY56 AFU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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