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BN56 LZO

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 90,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,713 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrats fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,298 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,958 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,423 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,161 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,712 miles

Oil leak

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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BN56 LZO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN56 LZO, 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 BN56 LZO registered?

BN56 LZO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is BN56 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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