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YE56 ODB

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,889 mi
Last recorded117,889 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ODB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,219 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,219 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator PAD WARNING LIGHT ON (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,749 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 88,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 78,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2013 39,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,808 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

coolant pressure cap missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,636 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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YE56 ODB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE56 ODB, 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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YE56 ODB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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