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AU56 KCC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,630 mi
Last recorded141,630 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KCC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 141,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 135,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 123,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,198 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Jun 2018 115,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to get low

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped

slight lip and corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,983 miles

Front Wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split on ends. (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on ends. (8.2.2)

Front Wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,651 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE / REAR TYRES 3MM / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,324 miles

engine undertray & floor covering fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,754 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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AU56 KCC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU56 KCC, 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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AU56 KCC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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