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YH06 PDX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,349 mi
Last recorded153,349 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 153,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body front & rear corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2025 153,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body front & rear corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 137,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 131,183 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 131,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,348 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,348 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,916 miles

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

advise traction control warning lamp on

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 PDX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

YH06 PDX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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