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YX56 VKJ

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,952 mi
Last recorded152,952 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 152,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose .

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 152,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 152,584 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 152,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber has split, inner cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer rubber has split, inner cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack / perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack / perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low / tread starting to crack / perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,600 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 147,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,739 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 141,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 130,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 130,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 122,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 109,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,146 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,309 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,971 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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YX56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX56 VKJ, 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 YX56 VKJ registered?

YX56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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