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YD56 VXW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,461 mi
Last recorded159,461 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 159,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 150,165 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 150,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber mounting threads stripped

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2021 135,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wheel arch (fouling wheel) (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber mounting threads stripped

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 99,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,213 miles

N/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge replace soon

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 83,099 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,215 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,051 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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YD56 VXW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YD56 VXW, 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 YD56 VXW registered?

YD56 VXW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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