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BK56 UKP

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 UKP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres, Wearing Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 127,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres, Wearing Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly worn on outer edge, very close to exposing canvas/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,327 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 86,049 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi pipe perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi pipe perished (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyre valves are perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,526 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,489 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,484 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,525 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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 UKP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

BK56 UKP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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