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BN56 KCX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear underbody covered with excessive underseal

Fail 2 Jan 2023 126,438 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dirty (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded corroded such that part has broken off (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side minimal effort compared to n/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/sidewall slightly scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TPMS light also on ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm(nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear's ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 112,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear's ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,667 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; rear pads worn low.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear. ()

EXHAUST CONDITION; front flexi joint leaking.

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn low & outer edge worn bald > nearside front.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,321 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,625 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,053 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,497 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine has a oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,291 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald shoulder

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm/punctured

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre bald shoulder

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,291 miles

n/s/f tyre bald shoulder

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm/punctured

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre bald shoulder

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,018 miles

n/s/f wheel dented

Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,018 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wheel dented

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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BN56 KCX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN56 KCX, 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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BN56 KCX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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