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YY56 SKE

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 78,928 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,542 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,077 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2022 71,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,404 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to bubble (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to bubble (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,885 miles

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

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 54,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 41,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 39,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 36,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 33,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 33,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,264 miles

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,066 miles

undertray not alowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,831 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 SKE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 SKE registered?

YY56 SKE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is YY56 SKE safe to buy?

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