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YH06 LPV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,950 mi
Last recorded168,950 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 168,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 153,834 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 142,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

oversills fitted-nearside damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

oversills fitted-nearside damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,996 miles

ALL TYRES ON 2MM

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted & nearside rear damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

oversills fitted,nearside rear damaged

under tray damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,841 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear sill cover panel damaged

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,605 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Full sill covers fitted, slightly damaged

Underbody panels fitted, slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,765 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YH06 LPV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH06 LPV, 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 YH06 LPV registered?

YH06 LPV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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