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BX56 FEO

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 167,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 161,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 145,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil level on minimum

prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 145,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

oil level on minimum

prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,382 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 126,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,705 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,888 miles

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

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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BX56 FEO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX56 FEO, 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 BX56 FEO registered?

BX56 FEO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is BX56 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 FEO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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