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YH56 VWB

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,559 mi
Last recorded138,559 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 121,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 110,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,885 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,578 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,423 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,211 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on outside egde

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2017 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 2 Dec 2016 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 14 Nov 2015 72,485 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 54,832 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,105 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 22,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VWB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

YH56 VWB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YH56 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 VWB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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