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EF56 ZTR

2006 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,928 mi
Last recorded158,928 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZTR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 158,928 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 158,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 152,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 152,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,727 miles

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

Under trays fitted

rear dif seal slightly leaking

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2018 129,642 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear dif seal slightly leaking

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 May 2017 126,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges 0mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,692 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 ZTR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

EF56 ZTR is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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