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YE06 BXV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 117,675 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 117,675 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 99,657 miles

Front both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 99,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 92,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 82,283 miles

n/s driveshaft seal in diff is leaking quite heavily

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 77,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 74,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,019 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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YE06 BXV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE06 BXV, 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 YE06 BXV registered?

YE06 BXV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is YE06 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 BXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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