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AY56 KWL

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,880 mi
Last recorded248,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 248,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 238,199 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 225,666 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 225,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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AY56 KWL is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AY56 KWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 KWL registered?

AY56 KWL is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AY56 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 KWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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