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YH06 NXM

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,494 mi
Last recorded163,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 NXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 163,494 miles

Front registration plate cracked & damaged but intact & still readable

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating but not exposing inner core

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating but close to exposing inner core

Nearside Rear section of lower bumper/inner wheel arch liner damaged/insecure

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating but not exposing inner core

Offside Rear direction indicator showing satisfactory coloured light

Offside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating but close to exposing inner core

Fail 24 Jun 2019 163,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked & damaged but intact & still readable

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating but not exposing inner core

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating but close to exposing inner core

Nearside Rear section of lower bumper/inner wheel arch liner damaged/insecure

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorating but not exposing inner core

Offside Rear direction indicator showing satisfactory coloured light

Offside Rear flexible brake hose deteriorating but close to exposing inner core

Pass 30 May 2018 155,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/charms ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2017 146,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick unevenly worn very low compared to other side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/charms ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge of tread and small cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,930 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,227 miles

nearside rear brake getting sticky

Fail 11 Jun 2015 142,227 miles

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

nearside rear brake getting sticky

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,189 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,229 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 NXM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH06 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

YH06 NXM is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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