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BK56 WOJ

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,094 mi
Last recorded152,094 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 152,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint slight throw out (6.1.7 (c) (i))

oil leak from sump and front of engine

w,t

Fail 27 Dec 2022 152,059 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint slight throw out (6.1.7 (c) (i))

oil leak from sump and front of engine

w,t

Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Tyre pressure lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,520 miles

slight play in rear prop uj

Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 113,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,452 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,452 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 104,368 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,055 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,672 miles

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,901 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 50,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 50,682 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,481 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,062 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WOJ is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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