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YF56 KNX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,546 mi
Last recorded160,546 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 160,546 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 153,771 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,491 miles

Nearside Rear Damper gaiter insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,465 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Damper gaiter insecure.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,822 miles

Nearside Rear Damper gaiter insecure/bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,684 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,165 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 4 Dec 2014 77,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 28 Nov 2013 68,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,048 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,480 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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YF56 KNX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

YF56 KNX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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