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KL56 PTX

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,262 mi
Last recorded145,262 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 145,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 145,262 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 142,716 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 142,713 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,333 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,698 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 124,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,332 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mounting bracket removed from inside of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mounting bracket removed from inside of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,926 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed mounting bracket from inside of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic buckle cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Outer split through to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed mounting bracket from inside of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic buckle cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,505 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror and mounting bracket removed from inside of windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,510 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav mount attached to windscreen (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,863 miles

all brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

both front flex hoses perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,287 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,287 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,606 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2012 75,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,909 miles

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

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 PTX is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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