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CB56 KAT

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

187,410 mi
Last recorded187,410 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB56 KAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 187,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 178,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 178,074 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 171,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation to offside headlight

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

Fail 4 Nov 2023 171,021 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

condensation to offside headlight

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

Pass 13 Oct 2022 165,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,664 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 149,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,896 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,222 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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CB56 KAT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CB56 KAT, 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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What year was CB56 KAT registered?

CB56 KAT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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