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YE56 XZT

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,118 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,851 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 XZT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YE56 XZT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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