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YK56 ZGA

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,019 mi
Last recorded146,019 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 146,019 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 146,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 141,237 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 141,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 139,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

upper and lower guards fitted covering testable components

Fail 13 Jul 2019 126,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

upper and lower guards fitted covering testable components

Pass 12 May 2018 119,819 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 119,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,561 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 11 Jul 2016 109,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,315 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,280 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,409 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,433 miles

All four tyres at 3mm

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,433 miles

All four tyres at 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,392 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 ZGA is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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