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YK56 GYA

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges & Outer Edges Smooth 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close Inner Edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Onto Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between Centre & Rear Silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges & Outer Edges Smooth 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close Inner Edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Onto Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,640 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,698 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 53,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2018 36,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 33,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,831 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 22,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,035 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 11,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,925 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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YK56 GYA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YK56 GYA, 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 YK56 GYA registered?

YK56 GYA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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