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YG06 OTR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,180 mi
Last recorded130,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm - rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm - rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,514 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,263 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,207 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Mar 2012 53,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,447 miles

large wear ridges on front disc brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,367 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

large wear ridges on front disc brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,687 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 24,673 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on edges

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 OTR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTR, 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 YG06 OTR registered?

YG06 OTR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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