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YD55 XPL

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,667 mi
Last recorded121,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XPL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,667 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,853 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,907 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 112,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,009 miles

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

covers on engine bay

Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers on engine bay

Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,840 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,508 miles

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

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

n/s/f & both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f & both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,309 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,910 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight play at off side track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,663 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,774 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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YD55 XPL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD55 XPL, 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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YD55 XPL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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