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GY06 ZVH

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,668 mi
Last recorded208,668 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ZVH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 208,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 205,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 201,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 193,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,452 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 178,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 173,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 173,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 167,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 161,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 161,340 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 23 Nov 2016 154,100 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 154,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 136,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a number of small stone-chips on windscreen

slight wear on edges of both front tyres

Pass 4 May 2011 63,223 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 63,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,856 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
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GY06 ZVH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY06 ZVH, 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 GY06 ZVH registered?

GY06 ZVH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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