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YH06 OKA

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,546 mi
Last recorded97,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 OKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,546 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,584 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,279 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,658 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leaking from engine onto exhaust

Fail 17 Mar 2010 28,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leaking from engine onto exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,431 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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YH06 OKA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OKA, 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 YH06 OKA registered?

YH06 OKA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 OKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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