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YF06 AYY

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,204 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 65,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 44,326 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 40,599 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seat belt

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,640 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 6 Jun 2011 21,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,182 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wiper blade poor condition

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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YF06 AYY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YF06 AYY, 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 YF06 AYY registered?

YF06 AYY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is YF06 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 AYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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