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AO06 CYT

2006 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 CYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,480 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,646 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,056 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,765 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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AO06 CYT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO06 CYT, 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 AO06 CYT registered?

AO06 CYT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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