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BL56 BDU

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,157 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,671 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,641 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,038 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,728 miles

Engine mil illuminated at time of test

N/s/f and o/s/r jacking pads missing

N/s/f brake pad wires appear broken

N/s/f macpherson strut dust cover adrift

Plastic trays liners and covers preventing full examination of all components

Some corrosion to rear metall brake pipes (coating preventing full examination)

Some deterioration to both front brake hoses

Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,705 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine mil illuminated at time of test

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f and o/s/r jacking pads missing

N/s/f brake pad wires appear broken

N/s/f macpherson strut dust cover adrift

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

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

Plastic trays liners and covers preventing full examination of all components

Some corrosion to rear metall brake pipes (coating preventing full examination)

Some deterioration to both front brake hoses

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,469 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch linner insecure.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 68,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch linner insecure.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,601 miles

nearside front track rod end showing signs of being heated up

service lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,179 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,179 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,038 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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BL56 BDU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL56 BDU, 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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BL56 BDU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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