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KN56 JZF

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,585 mi
Last recorded153,585 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 JZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 153,585 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 150,138 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 148,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken off but still supported ok

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 111,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,626 miles

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

Offside front brakes slightly lazy

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,857 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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KN56 JZF is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN56 JZF, 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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What year was KN56 JZF registered?

KN56 JZF is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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