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YH56 UCD

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,464 mi
Last recorded138,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake weak just met requirement

Rear reverse travel is a notch high

Pass 25 May 2024 133,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 127,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,880 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 110,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,575 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,842 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,871 miles

o/s wiper worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,249 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,885 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,076 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 UCD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

YH56 UCD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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