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BK56 OSB

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,056 mi
Last recorded148,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 148,053 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose shaft to diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 147,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily bold on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge havily bold on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,114 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 121,114 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,217 miles

rear diff noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,984 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,942 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,303 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,632 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 OSB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

BK56 OSB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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