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BJ56 YDM

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,742 mi
Last recorded156,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YDM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 156,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,599 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 105,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 76,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,776 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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BJ56 YDM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ56 YDM, 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 BJ56 YDM registered?

BJ56 YDM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is BJ56 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 YDM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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