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BD56 UZF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,795 mi
Last recorded169,795 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 UZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 169,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 169,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,815 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obstructing some test items

steering lock fail indicator illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 145,642 miles

Steering lock fail indicator illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,785 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise brake warning lamp illuminated

advise crack in exhaust centre pipe

Fail 18 Dec 2018 137,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise brake warning lamp illuminated

advise crack in exhaust centre pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,992 miles

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake wear sensor wire insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside and nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 56,745 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,143 miles

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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BD56 UZF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD56 UZF, 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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What year was BD56 UZF registered?

BD56 UZF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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