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YD06 VSC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,138 mi
Last recorded165,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VSC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 165,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 157,778 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 19 Jan 2024 157,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on

Pass 21 Jan 2023 152,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,094 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 114,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing

Offside Rear tyre wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,122 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,118 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 31 Jul 2010 48,334 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 48,334 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,878 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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YD06 VSC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YD06 VSC, 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 YD06 VSC registered?

YD06 VSC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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