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YE55 YLH

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,199 mi
Last recorded135,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YLH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 135,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,642 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,097 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges 205/55R16

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,097 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges 205/55R16

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 61,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,508 miles

plastic undertrays fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,143 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,268 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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YE55 YLH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE55 YLH, 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 YE55 YLH registered?

YE55 YLH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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