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KL56 FKM

2006 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,444 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread void of thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,198 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,458 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,806 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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 FKM is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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