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YX06 ZTL

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 ZTL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,507 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 58,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,010 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,036 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,015 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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YX06 ZTL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX06 ZTL, 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 YX06 ZTL registered?

YX06 ZTL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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