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HJ56 ZBO

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 ZBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 116,974 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2020 114,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

handbrake warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2019 111,681 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very worn and 2.0mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leak around the o/s turbo intercooler boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake has no reserve travel 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Rear wiper blade blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2018 105,937 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 X WHEEL BOLTS MISSING ON THE SAME WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very worn and 2.0mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leak around the o/s turbo intercooler boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 95,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,593 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 59,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,885 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,193 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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HJ56 ZBO is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ56 ZBO, 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 HJ56 ZBO registered?

HJ56 ZBO is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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