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BK56 ORV

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 ORV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 53,370 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front hand brake warning light turns from red to amber when released

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 53,370 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front hand brake warning light turns from red to amber when released

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,094 miles

Nearside Rear abs pickup ring corroded

Offside Rear abs pickup ring corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 83,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear sensor touching wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear abs pickup ring corroded

Offside Rear abs pickup ring corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,332 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,427 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,409 miles

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

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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BK56 ORV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK56 ORV, 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 BK56 ORV registered?

BK56 ORV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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