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YG56 ZKE

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 67,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 36,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front steering rack inner arm has slight movement

Fail 20 Jan 2017 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front steering rack inner arm has slight movement

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,591 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,591 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has a split in the inner side of the tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,724 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pad warning light illuminated

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,457 miles

n/s front wiper wear

Fail 1 Oct 2012 21,456 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

n/s front wiper wear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 16,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YG56 ZKE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YG56 ZKE, 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 YG56 ZKE registered?

YG56 ZKE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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