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EJ56 VLD

2006 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,915 mi
Last recorded53,915 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VLD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,867 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear drive shaft/suspension swing arm ball joint gaitor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 48,476 miles

Offside Lower Brake cylinder leaking heavy brake fluid leak from rear brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,646 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,731 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension slightly stiff.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,731 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 30,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,995 miles

Sat Nav leads cut/worn & touching frame near steering head

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,045 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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EJ56 VLD is a 2006 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ56 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ56 VLD registered?

EJ56 VLD is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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