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AJ56 KSX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KSX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,572 miles

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

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

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 23 Feb 2021 91,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,929 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,631 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Puncture o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 56,631 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Puncture o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,991 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,568 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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AJ56 KSX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ56 KSX, 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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AJ56 KSX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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