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YJ02 ASH

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 ASH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 68,950 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,794 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,359 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,703 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,300 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,544 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,607 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,972 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,497 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,057 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,057 miles

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

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

number plates cracked

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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YJ02 ASH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YJ02 ASH, 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 YJ02 ASH registered?

YJ02 ASH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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