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H5 WKX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,864 mi
Last recorded148,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 WKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,864 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 148,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 135,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 129,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 121,857 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 121,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 114,824 miles

all four tyres worn

washers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,391 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front Tyre tread depth 1.6mm and shoulders devoid of any tread

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

Offside front Tyre tread depth 1.6mm and shoulders devoid of any tread

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,018 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

off side rear brake sticking

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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H5 WKX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H5 WKX, 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 H5 WKX registered?

H5 WKX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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