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YH06 OPV

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,684 miles

2 rear shockers have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear tyres bare difference size

n/s/f brake hoses have cracks

n/s/r brake hose x 2 have heavy corrosion to ferrules

n/s/r exhaust mount broken /loose exhaust

o/s/f brake hoses have cracks

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r brake hose x 2 have heavy corrosion to ferrules

rear number plate faded

rear sub frame and arms rear have corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2026 90,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 rear shockers have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear tyres bare difference size

n/s/f brake hoses have cracks

n/s/r brake hose x 2 have heavy corrosion to ferrules

n/s/r exhaust mount broken /loose exhaust

o/s/f brake hoses have cracks

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r brake hose x 2 have heavy corrosion to ferrules

rear number plate faded

rear sub frame and arms rear have corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,922 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 86,919 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,150 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hoses have corrosion

front brake pads low o/s/f & n/s/f

o/s/f &n/s/f brake hoses have cracks

o/s/f shocker has mist of oil

rear number plate has damage

rear sub frame has corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2024 83,150 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hoses have corrosion

front brake pads low o/s/f & n/s/f

o/s/f &n/s/f brake hoses have cracks

o/s/f shocker has mist of oil

rear number plate has damage

rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap slightly loose when opening

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jun 2020 70,356 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap slightly loose when opening

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2019 66,559 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 66,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 62,923 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 62,922 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 42,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,162 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

slight knocking from steering when turning

Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

slight knocking from steering when turning

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,047 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge .

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 OPV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH06 OPV, 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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YH06 OPV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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