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YB06 JXS

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,494 mi
Last recorded215,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 JXS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 215,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 215,493 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 212,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 212,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake Appears Heated

Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorating

Tyre Pressure Light on Dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 195,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 195,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Flexi Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside o/s mirror glass detoriated but no blocking drivers view

Fail 31 May 2018 181,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front suspension arm from hub to subframe) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside o/s mirror glass detoriated but no blocking drivers view

Pass 13 May 2017 171,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 162,434 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 162,434 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,177 miles

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 152,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 131,152 miles

Front Number Plate Insecure but Unlikly to Fall Off

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,152 miles

Front Number Plate Insecure but Unlikly to Fall Off

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,869 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,837 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,765 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YB06 JXS is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YB06 JXS, 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 YB06 JXS registered?

YB06 JXS is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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