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KV56 WLG

2006 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,118 mi
Last recorded15,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 WLG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 15,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 15,118 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 14,699 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 14,694 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

brake failure light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 14,565 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) illuminates when brake levers applied (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 13,955 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,181 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,346 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,346 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 10,938 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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KV56 WLG is a 2006 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV56 WLG, 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.

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What year was KV56 WLG registered?

KV56 WLG is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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