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YK56 GUD

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,965 miles

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 122,344 miles

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

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

rear axle has light corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and rear suspension arm bushes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,263 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracked

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,132 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension arms and axle

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,325 miles

All rear brake pipes starting to swell

Both front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,889 miles

Front flexible brake pipes cracking slightly

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,823 miles

underbody trims / trays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,607 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

underbody trims fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s/f vehicle jack up block missing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,627 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 22 Nov 2010 51,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,330 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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YK56 GUD is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK56 GUD, 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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YK56 GUD is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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