MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear's ()
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front tyres worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hoses perished
both front tyre wearing on outer edge
engine has a oil leak
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel dented
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f wheel dented
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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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