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YL55 ELO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,560 mi
Last recorded180,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 ELO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 180,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 180,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 175,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

one heat sheild lose

revers lights inop

Fail 28 Jan 2021 175,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

one heat sheild lose

revers lights inop

Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,736 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 31 Jan 2020 170,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Jun 2018 158,312 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

front discs wear lipped pads approx. 4 mm

stone chip outside of A zone less than 10mm

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,702 miles

oil leak from back of engine

osf brake flexy perishing not weakend

Fail 16 Jun 2017 147,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from back of engine

osf brake flexy perishing not weakend

Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,399 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroding efficiency tested ok (3.5.1i)

small stone chips in screen

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high osf (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroding efficiency tested ok (3.5.1i)

small stone chips in screen

Pass 22 May 2015 136,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 128,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,656 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 25 Sep 2013 118,656 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 13 Sep 2012 106,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,108 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YL55 ELO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YL55 ELO, 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 YL55 ELO registered?

YL55 ELO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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