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YH06 KYG

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,774 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,383 miles

Front both drop links have play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and bald inside edge

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

Offside Front chip in windsreen

Offside Rear tyre cracking and bald inside edge

Rear discs poor inside edge

covers under car

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,827 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi pipe cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and low on inner

Offside Front brake flexi pipe cracking

Offside Front tyre low on inner

Offside Rear tyre cracking and low on inner

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,386 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,251 miles

Offside Rear warning wire hanging

Pass 26 Oct 2019 54,418 miles

Front covers under car

Front play in both drop link

Pass 27 Oct 2018 52,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,197 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 48,685 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,604 miles

brake warning light on

traction light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,810 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,942 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 37,942 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2009 15,548 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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YH06 KYG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH06 KYG, 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 YH06 KYG registered?

YH06 KYG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is YH06 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 KYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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