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YH56 KFK

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,618 mi
Last recorded139,618 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 139,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,046 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 137,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 133,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,000 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 100,179 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,376 miles

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 2 Dec 2009 44,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH56 KFK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH56 KFK, 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 YH56 KFK registered?

YH56 KFK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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