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BK56 EWE

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,266 mi
Last recorded162,266 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 162,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,287 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 149,287 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,470 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,459 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 145,399 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,148 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,203 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,075 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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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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What year was BK56 EWE registered?

BK56 EWE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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