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GF56 YSC

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YSC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 80,698 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 May 2025 80,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 75,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 69,267 miles

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 69,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring and running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,860 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2021 58,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing `o, ring deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,240 miles

nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses starting to perish slighty

oil leaks around autobox

strong advise on petrol cap seal deteriorating, ok time off test

Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses starting to perish slighty

oil leaks around autobox

strong advise on petrol cap seal deteriorating, ok time off test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,997 miles

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road (see attached note)

phone holder repositioned - obscuring the view of the road. (see attached note)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 46,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road (see attached note)

phone holder repositioned - obscuring the view of the road. (see attached note)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,760 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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GF56 YSC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF56 YSC, 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.

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GF56 YSC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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