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YE06 RPX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 68,932 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 68,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 270,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 250,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 250,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 245,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 229,135 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 229,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 207,695 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 207,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 185,982 miles

nsf/osf brake discs worn

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 185,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf/osf brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 160,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 160,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 137,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,814 miles

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

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

rear brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,546 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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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YE06 RPX 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 66.7%.

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 YE06 RPX, 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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YE06 RPX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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