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YK06 OWJ

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 61,006 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 61,006 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,149 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,126 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 27,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,434 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 20 Feb 2017 25,685 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,969 miles

both front tyres low outer edges

both rear tyres at legal limet

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,984 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 13 Feb 2014 22,809 miles

rear tyres tread low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,515 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,894 miles

damage to off side front wing and bumper

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,219 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 OWJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

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