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YG06 NZY

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,491 mi
Last recorded142,491 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 NZY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,010 miles

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

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

Noise from clutch area.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,206 miles

Exhaust mounting brokenaway from pipe ( after rear axle).

Nearside Front Brake hose starting to crack on outer casing.

Offside Front Brake hose starting to crack on outer casing.

Undertrays fitted throughout.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,174 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 68,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre cuts and worn edges

Pass 9 May 2013 62,591 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,211 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,209 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YG06 NZY is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG06 NZY, 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 YG06 NZY registered?

YG06 NZY is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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