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EF56 ZGV

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

152,633 mi
Last recorded152,633 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 152,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 150,467 miles

osf outer door handle sticks

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,299 miles

Age related corrosion on underside, suspension and drivetrain components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,248 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking/perished

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

headlamps deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,634 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

underside rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,682 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,297 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES ON LIMITS

front brake hoses starting to crack

osf tyre worn on edge

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,831 miles

osr tyre worn on edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,222 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,387 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inn and outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,542 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,152 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,035 miles

CONTINENTAL PREMIUM CONTACT SSR RSC 205/55/R16 (91H).

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low from inner edges

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,035 miles

CONTINENTAL PREMIUM CONTACT SSR RSC 205/55/R16 (91H).

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low from inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,030 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 ZGV is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 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 ZGV, 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 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF56 ZGV registered?

EF56 ZGV is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is EF56 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 ZGV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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