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GF56 EHH

2006 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,680 mi
Last recorded154,680 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EHH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 154,680 miles

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 6 Mar 2024 154,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 148,317 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake hoses perished

Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside front bump stop and dust cover rubber rotted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside front bump stop and dust cover rubber rotted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front shocker dust cover adrift

Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 2 Feb 2019 122,660 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,432 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

covers masking components

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,600 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,372 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall. cords not exposed

Cut in offside front tyre in tread, cords not exposed

Front brake pads look low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,364 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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GF56 EHH is a 2006 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF56 EHH, 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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GF56 EHH is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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