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BG56 PKO

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

242,336 mi
Last recorded242,336 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 242,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2024 237,779 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 233,038 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 226,736 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 219,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 213,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 204,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 194,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 182,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 182,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,212 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 152,572 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 144,159 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,259 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm advise replacement

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm

offside front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm advise replacement

offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 131,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,941 miles

both rear tyres low tread 2mm. rear brake pads low

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BG56 PKO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG56 PKO, 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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BG56 PKO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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