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YH06 OLR

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,102 mi
Last recorded148,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 OLR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 148,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 139,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,188 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 129,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,218 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,233 miles

Front 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 OLR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH06 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

YH06 OLR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 OLR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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