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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle/subrame heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle/subrame heavily corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm, inner ball/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm, inner ball/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Rose/Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm - Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Rose/Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyre's worn inner and outer edge's
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyre's worn inner and outer edge's
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked pipe's (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jets or lines (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn to approx. 3mm
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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF56 PZB is a 2006 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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