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YH56 JXA

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,338 mi
Last recorded114,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,338 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,284 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,485 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some Under Side Components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 96,485 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some Under Side Components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dash

front and rear brake pipes coverd in grease

rear brake pad warning sencer wire broken

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 23,296 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 23,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,771 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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YH56 JXA 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 86.7%.

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 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 YH56 JXA, 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 YH56 JXA registered?

YH56 JXA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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