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YH06 OTR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,463 mi
Last recorded176,463 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 176,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,968 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated and starting to fluctuate

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Signs of a fuel leak from the tank

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 153,780 miles

Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 153,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 135,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 135,620 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,170 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,359 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 124,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre warning light is on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,303 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,667 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,146 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators, approx 2-3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,447 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

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 OTR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

YH06 OTR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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