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YH56 KPV

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KPV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,631 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components/underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,806 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexi hoses going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension/underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2025 81,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexi hoses going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension/underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,202 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 rear hoses going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner rear sils

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 77,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing on flexible brake (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing on flexible brake (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing on flexible brake (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing on flexible brake (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,594 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 27,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,439 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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YH56 KPV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KPV, 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 YH56 KPV registered?

YH56 KPV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is YH56 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 KPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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