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YB06 SJO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 48,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 37,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 13,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 7,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 3,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 2,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 2,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 1,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 1,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 907 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 602 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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YB06 SJO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SJO, 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 YB06 SJO registered?

YB06 SJO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is YB06 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 SJO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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