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EA56 KSU

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,370 mi
Last recorded91,370 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 91,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 85,483 miles

Child seat fitted in rear. Unable to check adult seat belts

Pass 27 May 2015 79,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2014 71,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,962 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,647 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

Fail 9 May 2012 56,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,653 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,703 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area greater than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not within drivers veiw

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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EA56 KSU is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA56 KSU, 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 EA56 KSU registered?

EA56 KSU is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is EA56 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 KSU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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