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EX56 ZPC

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,267 mi
Last recorded144,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZPC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge, stepped tread design 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 144,261 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge, stepped tread design 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 143,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 138,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,570 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 131,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,428 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,883 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,636 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,941 miles

front discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,214 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,865 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 49,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,017 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EX56 ZPC is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX56 ZPC, 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 EX56 ZPC registered?

EX56 ZPC is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ZPC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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