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YL06 FSN

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,027 mi
Last recorded145,027 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 FSN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 145,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt angle arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting brk (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake warning light on

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 6 Mar 2024 138,505 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 138,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,556 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,045 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 109,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 102,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,735 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,804 miles

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on outer edge

nsr tyre has a nail in tread- not repairable

rear view mirror insecure

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion nsr brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,585 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads getting low

rear discs scored

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,011 miles

All brake pads wearing low

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 27 Nov 2012 37,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 21,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YL06 FSN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YL06 FSN, 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 YL06 FSN registered?

YL06 FSN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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