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YH56 KJA

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,801 mi
Last recorded175,801 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 175,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 164,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 153,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,101 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,658 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 129,658 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 89v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,708 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly imbalanced, effort only just met on both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,330 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,307 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 28 Jul 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,673 miles

both front tyres low on edges

nearside handbrake poor performance

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 KJA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YH56 KJA, 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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YH56 KJA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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