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YF56 KHK

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,973 mi
Last recorded197,973 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KHK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 197,973 miles

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 197,916 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 192,886 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))

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock has less travel than n/s

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 169,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 159,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 138,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 138,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,553 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,729 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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 8 Jun 2015 90,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,417 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges 205/50 17

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2011 38,417 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges 205/50 17

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,758 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 21,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YF56 KHK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF56 KHK, 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 YF56 KHK registered?

YF56 KHK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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