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YK56 HPA

2006 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,053 mi
Last recorded147,053 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 147,053 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 147,053 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 142,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 142,444 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,778 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 139,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 127,495 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted no pattern (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 122,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,992 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,220 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)

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 HPA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

YK56 HPA is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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