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BN56 LYH

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,946 mi
Last recorded128,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,946 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,293 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake warning wear indicator loose

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,637 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 111,637 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction excessive interior mirror ornaments blocking view to centre and left (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched stretched on lock and fouling metal bracket on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front(large) most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,629 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,284 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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BN56 LYH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN56 LYH, 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 BN56 LYH registered?

BN56 LYH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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