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YE56 XDL

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XDL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,101 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 111,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock warning light on but working

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 90,426 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,294 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,270 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 XDL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE56 XDL, 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 YE56 XDL registered?

YE56 XDL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is YE56 XDL safe to buy?

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