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YH06 OWO

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,202 mi
Last recorded164,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 163,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 159,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 152,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2019 148,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 142,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 138,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 133,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 126,542 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,701 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Stonechips in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,237 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre nearly bald on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre scrubbed on the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,213 miles

Nearside front tyre nearly bald on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Offside front tyre scrubbed on the inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,295 miles

Both rear tyre on 3mm tread

Engine oil level low. Added 1 litre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,510 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 OWO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

YH06 OWO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 OWO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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