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YF56 ZZJ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,910 mi
Last recorded177,910 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 177,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated rear axle leaking (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

noise gearbox axle bearings

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 158,935 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,992 miles

Nearside Front headlamp pattern slightly erratic ,advise closer inspection

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Aug 2021 131,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 103,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 89,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,570 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 2 May 2015 48,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 33,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,022 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edges.

engine bay covers,sill covers,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,907 miles

engine bay cover,undertray,sill & floorpan covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

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 ZZJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF56 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

YF56 ZZJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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