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YY56 GZE

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,740 mi
Last recorded89,740 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,796 miles

Front service light on

underneath cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 730,914 miles

Front service light on

Fail 24 Apr 2020 73,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,642 miles

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

Front dash service light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge low and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 65,635 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front dash service light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge low and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,644 miles

Front E M L ON

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,894 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 57,894 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2014 45,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,590 miles

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

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 GZE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

YY56 GZE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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