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KL56 FKX

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 154,379 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 141,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,620 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 117,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 103,964 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,721 miles

Airbag light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,062 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

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

nearside andoffside front tyres slightly wearing low from outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front jacking block missing

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

nearside andoffside front tyres slightly wearing low from outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has 1 nail.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has 1 nail.

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 FKX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL56 FKX registered?

KL56 FKX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is KL56 FKX safe to buy?

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