MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coating swollen due to water retention (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coating swollen due to water retention (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BV56 EKW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 BV56 EKW, 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 BV56 EKW registered?
BV56 EKW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2006.
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