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YL06 NWV

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,490 mi
Last recorded186,490 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 186,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S - Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 183,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroded at the fittings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 182,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroded at the fittings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 179,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S - Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - axle pipes coating bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - track bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 179,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper flexi - excessively perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper flexi - excessively perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S - Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - axle pipes coating bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - track bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 177,010 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 177,010 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,649 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 174,649 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 169,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 162,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 152,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 147,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 147,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 123,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 116,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,114 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,059 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YL06 NWV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

YL06 NWV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 NWV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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