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YK06 LZX

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 LZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,700 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 77,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,670 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 53,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,578 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 32,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,375 miles

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

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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YK06 LZX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YK06 LZX, 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 YK06 LZX registered?

YK06 LZX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is YK06 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK06 LZX 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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