MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake wires (4.11 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
Under trays fitted
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
Under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BK56 EWE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BK56 EWE, 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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BK56 EWE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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