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YL06 NCE

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,695 mi
Last recorded165,695 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 NCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 165,695 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 148,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,324 miles

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

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 132,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 117,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 101,246 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,203 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,782 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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YL06 NCE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YL06 NCE, 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 YL06 NCE registered?

YL06 NCE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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