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BK56 WCU

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 140,009 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 140,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,002 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,878 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,010 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 WCU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BK56 WCU, 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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What year was BK56 WCU registered?

BK56 WCU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is BK56 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK56 WCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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