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KL56 AUR

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 AUR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 116,726 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,341 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s o/s lower suspension arms in rubber bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer front n/s outer corner bumper showing signs of impact damage

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear lower subframe showing signs of corrosion and rear suspension components.

t , p . s, warning light on at time of testing

under side of vehicle body and rear n/s o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both n/s o/s number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s o/s lower suspension arms in rubber bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer front n/s outer corner bumper showing signs of impact damage

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear lower subframe showing signs of corrosion and rear suspension components.

t , p . s, warning light on at time of testing

under side of vehicle body and rear n/s o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer brake hoses perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17v----run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 225/45x17y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50x17v----runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17y---------run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer brake hoses perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,292 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges 20550r17rft

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres wearing inner edges 20550r17rft

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,696 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses that go into the callipers. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,887 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,678 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,678 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,502 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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KL56 AUR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KL56 AUR, 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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KL56 AUR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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