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YF56 KJK

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,677 mi
Last recorded171,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KJK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 171,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 171,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 153,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 142,945 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,706 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp corroded and slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,178 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,903 miles

Front tyres perished

O/S/F tyre punctured

Parking brake just met efficiency limit

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,903 miles

Front tyres perished

O/S/F tyre punctured

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

Parking brake just met efficiency limit

Pass 28 May 2015 74,150 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,150 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)

Pass 31 May 2014 69,603 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 69,603 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,255 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)

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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YF56 KJK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF56 KJK, 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 YF56 KJK registered?

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

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