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YY06 WLV

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,323 mi
Last recorded198,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 WLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 198,323 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 177,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 169,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 152,053 miles

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

noise heard in steering column / rack area nothing obvious found on inspection...

Fail 26 Jun 2023 152,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine started to run hot aborted emmisions (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

noise heard in steering column / rack area nothing obvious found on inspection...

Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 138,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 126,401 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 121,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 121,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 111,272 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 111,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 100,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 86,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,780 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,571 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,941 miles

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

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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YY06 WLV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YY06 WLV, 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 YY06 WLV registered?

YY06 WLV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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