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Y111 DCT

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,464 mi
Last recorded190,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 DCT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 190,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 177,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked after downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 30 Jul 2025 177,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked after downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 12 Aug 2024 169,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 169,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 161,795 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 161,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 150,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel flap doesn't secure well

Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 139,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,354 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,661 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System displaying fault(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RFT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System displaying fault(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,292 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,548 miles

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

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

all discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,275 miles

NSR tyre slight cut

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

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

OSR tyre slight cut

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,829 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,770 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of n/s/f tyre.

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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Y111 DCT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y111 DCT, 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 Y111 DCT registered?

Y111 DCT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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