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BN06 LKX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,726 miles

osf steering rack arm has little movement

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,775 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,386 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 24,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

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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BN06 LKX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN06 LKX, 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 BN06 LKX registered?

BN06 LKX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is BN06 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 LKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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