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KM56 OTJ

2006 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,139 mi
Last recorded41,139 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 OTJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,095 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,952 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 40,952 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 31,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,005 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,440 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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KM56 OTJ is a 2006 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM56 OTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM56 OTJ registered?

KM56 OTJ is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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