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CK56 MTE

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 MTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 141,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 131,738 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 131,738 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 124,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 124,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 175,191 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,521 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering is stiff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler cap seal is perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,957 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,956 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,494 miles

slight fluid leak on o/s front suspension leg

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,587 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,668 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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CK56 MTE is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CK56 MTE, 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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CK56 MTE is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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