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YH06 OOA

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 OOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,013 miles

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

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

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,252 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union, unable to test fully due to coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union, unable to test fully due to coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union, unable to test fully due to coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,512 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,161 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,160 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,507 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,300 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,910 miles

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

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 OOA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

YH06 OOA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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