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YH56 KUT

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KUT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,060 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan extending above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adjacent to jacking point / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of wheel barrel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adjacent to jacking point / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Red Tpms lamp illuminated

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2025 126,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan extending above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Top mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adjacent to jacking point / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of wheel barrel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adjacent to jacking point / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Red Tpms lamp illuminated

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,876 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2024 120,637 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is heavily worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cluster lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 104,117 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,034 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,928 miles

covers fitted limiting inspection of some componants

ns/r tyre close to limit 205/55rf16

os/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,897 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,188 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,361 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
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YH56 KUT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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