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EA56 KTK

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

200,958 mi
Last recorded200,958 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KTK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 200,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 192,974 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 187,883 miles

Front chips on window screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light fracturing of the outer rubber coating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner part of aluminium wheel has been welded

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light fracturing of the outer rubber coating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty

signs of rusting on under side of motor

Pass 11 Dec 2019 182,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner rim has been welded

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

services light on

Pass 3 Dec 2018 171,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 164,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 140,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,493 miles

Both front tyres excessivley worn on inner edges 205 45 18Y runflat

Wheel alignment check advised due to excessive uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,914 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,525 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,956 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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EA56 KTK is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KTK, 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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EA56 KTK is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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