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YF06 BHO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 151,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Not all L.E.D's operating (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible pipes forward of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside /offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/ offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,228 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Braking surfaces worn and badly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/damage in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,085 miles

Front nearside and offside brake hoses starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside measure 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 69,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,465 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 30 May 2013 39,050 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,760 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 23,587 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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YF06 BHO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 BHO, 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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YF06 BHO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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