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EF56 PZB

2006 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,904 mi
Last recorded149,904 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,904 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 145,110 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,908 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 142,908 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,869 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 141,858 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 138,413 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 138,413 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,249 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,249 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,827 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 118,073 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 118,073 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,564 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,564 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,734 miles

both rear tyres worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,495 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 26,495 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,843 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 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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