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EA56 ZJV

2006 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,099 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,492 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk wont lock (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,485 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,017 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked, baby seat fitted.

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

Rear brakes worn low.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,109 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 40,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 33,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,466 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 30,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 15 Dec 2010 27,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,014 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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EA56 ZJV is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA56 ZJV, 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 EA56 ZJV registered?

EA56 ZJV is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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