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YK56 HBH

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HBH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 46,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 45,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 44,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,772 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,543 miles

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper flexi to centre flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,923 miles

Front front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,436 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,484 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 18,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,585 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 HBH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HBH, 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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What year was YK56 HBH registered?

YK56 HBH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YK56 HBH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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