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YB06 DFC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,736 mi
Last recorded173,736 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 173,736 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 173,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 161,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 157,390 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,328 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 149,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 144,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,690 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,914 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,116 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,811 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,838 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 50,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 49,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,761 miles

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

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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YB06 DFC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YB06 DFC, 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 YB06 DFC registered?

YB06 DFC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 DFC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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