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EF56 HHG

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,468 mi
Last recorded221,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HHG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 221,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 214,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone bushes slightly cracked.

Pass 31 Dec 2016 209,352 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 200,416 miles

Front both tyres wearing thin on out side.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 191,025 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 161,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

rear tyres on 3mm

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 161,284 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

wiper blades smearing

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 133,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,624 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,287 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EF56 HHG is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF56 HHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 HHG registered?

EF56 HHG is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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