BMW 118 VK56TPX has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 118 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,369 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 16:27.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

VK56TPX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 2027125,369 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose, Near The Fuel Tank
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2026125,368 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust System Insecure Rear Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose, Near The Fuel Tank
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202524TH FEBRUARY 2026114,984 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20235TH OCTOBER 2024111,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 20229TH NOVEMBER 2023102,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2022102,321 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits 0.500% (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 20219TH NOVEMBER 202292,776 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20209TH NOVEMBER 202186,695 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20199TH NOVEMBER 202078,981 MI
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201978,980 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20189TH NOVEMBER 201970,411 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 201870,411 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 20179TH NOVEMBER 201857,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201757,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20169TH NOVEMBER 201746,063 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201646,063 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20159TH NOVEMBER 201635,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Onto Exhaust Down Pipe
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge And Wearing On Inner Edge
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 201535,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Onto Exhaust Down Pipe
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge And Wearing On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit @ 2mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit @ 2mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Severely On Inner Edge And Worn On Outer Edge
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords On Inner Edge (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20149TH NOVEMBER 201524,781 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201427TH FEBRUARY 201522,954 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201327TH FEBRUARY 201420,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201227TH FEBRUARY 201317,268 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201125TH FEBRUARY 201214,964 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201025TH FEBRUARY 201112,150 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201012,150 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 200925TH FEBRUARY 20107,858 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56TPX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

VK56TPX MOT Comments

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VK56TPX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,369 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,268 miles

VK56TPX FAQs

This Bmw 118 with registration VK56TPX was manufactured on Wednesday 27th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 125,369 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,268 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 118 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56TPX has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 118 has had 35 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 118 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does VK56TPX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 VK56TPX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56TPX Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 VK56TPX does have Tax. Read more

When does VK56TPX Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK56TPX will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK56TPX MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56TPX will expire in 9 months on Thursday 25th February 2027. Read more

When did VK56TPX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56TPX was on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 16:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56TPX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VK56TPX we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK56TPX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VK56TPX we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56TPX?

VK56TPX is registered as a 2006 Bmw 118. Read more

How many miles has VK56TPX done?

The odometer reading for VK56TPX at the last MOT in February 2026 was 125,369 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,268 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56TPX?

The vehicle VK56TPX was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 27th September 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56TPX?

The official colour of VK56TPX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VK56TPX have?

VK56TPX has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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