MOT Status
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180,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bumper Damaged
Rear Wiper Blade defective
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bumper Damaged
Rear Wiper Blade defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded inside liner (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded inside liner (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded inside liner (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded inside liner (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
chip in front screen outside swept area
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp incomplete (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
chip in front screen outside swept area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside 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)
n/s/rear shock slight leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs worn slightly.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear brake discs worn slightly.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF56 PXN is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 EF56 PXN, 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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EF56 PXN is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2006.
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