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YH56 WHN

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,272 mi
Last recorded189,272 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 189,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 189,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 168,088 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive defrantial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 140,703 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 140,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,994 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 128,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2013 106,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,203 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 69,267 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 WHN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH56 WHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 WHN registered?

YH56 WHN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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