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YA06 LGN

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,347 mi
Last recorded219,347 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 LGN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 219,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 203,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn [VERY LOW] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both n/s o/s upper top suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Nov 2020 190,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear n/s outer shock-absorber casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s drivers seat worn

Pass 13 Nov 2019 182,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff bearings worn

rear diff oil leak [possible half shaft oil seals]

Pass 24 Nov 2018 169,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff leaking slight oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 158,290 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff leaking slight oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 147,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm joint.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,332 miles

Advise front bumper damaged

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

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

traction control light on

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 139,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise front bumper damaged

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 127,717 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 127,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 93,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake disc scored by worn pad

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 39,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

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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YA06 LGN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA06 LGN, 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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YA06 LGN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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