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GY56 GYA

2006 BMW 118

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,230 mi
Last recorded102,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2026 102,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 76,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,140 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 63,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,488 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,910 miles

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 14 Sep 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,126 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 7 Sep 2009 18,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers poor

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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GY56 GYA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY56 GYA, 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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What year was GY56 GYA registered?

GY56 GYA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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