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EF56 HHT

2006 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,760 mi
Last recorded93,760 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 93,760 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Washer jet slightly weak but still provides liquid to the windscreen

Nearside Rear Jack point missing

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

Offside Front Washer jet slightly weak but still provides liquid to the windscreen

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal worn

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Failed on CO (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,623 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,445 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,016 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 13 Nov 2019 74,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,903 miles

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Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,750 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 45,643 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,465 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 26,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,565 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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EF56 HHT is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

EF56 HHT is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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