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YH56 LXW

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,947 mi
Last recorded123,947 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer wall poss been run low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

tps light on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,741 miles

brake warning light on

tps light on

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked advise change (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread and worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall poos been run low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPS FAULT

brake warning light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inbetween tread perished and opened up to show ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,137 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,137 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate small crack

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,325 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Full underbody trays fitted.

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 LXW is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH56 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

YH56 LXW is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 LXW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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