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GF56 EHR

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,898 mi
Last recorded119,898 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,058 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit, worn heavily on the inside edge

Offside front tyre close tot the legal limit, worn heavily inside edge

Offside rear tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,437 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,976 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 EHR is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHR, 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 GF56 EHR registered?

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

Is GF56 EHR safe to buy?

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