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YD55 XPM

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,883 mi
Last recorded85,883 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XPM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,442 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,193 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,199 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD55 XPM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD55 XPM, 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 YD55 XPM registered?

YD55 XPM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is YD55 XPM safe to buy?

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