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YK06 MJO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 151,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 145,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 136,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 132,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 132,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 130,696 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 130,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 125,735 miles

handbrake has travel

rear bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2019 120,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,434 miles

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

rear disks corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,466 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm Minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear play in hub components

Rear unable to test seats and belts due to child seats being fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn outter edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 65,953 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 59,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,441 miles

nsr arch damage///front bumper paint flaking

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,569 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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YK06 MJO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YK06 MJO, 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 YK06 MJO registered?

YK06 MJO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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