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AK56 CZS

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,033 mi
Last recorded210,033 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 210,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on follr panel sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 19 Oct 2020 210,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on follr panel sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 215,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 204,582 miles

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

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 195,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 188,438 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

nearside front tyre worn more on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 175,816 miles

child seat fitted

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 164,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,456 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 155,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 144,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn to 1.6mm-1.7mm advise replacement

Fail 22 Aug 2012 144,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn to 1.6mm-1.7mm advise replacement

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,622 miles

emmissions trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 22 Aug 2011 123,199 miles

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

emmissions trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AK56 CZS is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,298 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 CZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 CZS is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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