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YC56 XGK

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,798 mi
Last recorded177,798 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 177,798 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 177,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 173,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 168,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,207 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,166 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 158,166 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,962 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 149,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 142,017 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 142,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,250 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Both Front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,290 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 77,064 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,058 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,058 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2009 37,955 miles

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

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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YC56 XGK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC56 XGK, 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 YC56 XGK registered?

YC56 XGK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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