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YA06 LPE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,485 mi
Last recorded114,485 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,675 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 107,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,260 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight roughness felt on o/s/f

steering rack covered in oil

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,688 miles

nearside rear tyre on the limit and worn out on outer edge,advise renewing asap

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 19,065 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside 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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YA06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA06 LPE, 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 YA06 LPE registered?

YA06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YA06 LPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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