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YA06 DHZ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 DHZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 154,024 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,549 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,744 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,480 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2018 125,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dual mass flywheel knocking badly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,606 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,264 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2011 66,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,296 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly .

front tyres wearing on outer edges .

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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YA06 DHZ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA06 DHZ, 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 YA06 DHZ registered?

YA06 DHZ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is YA06 DHZ safe to buy?

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