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CX56 EYJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,656 mi
Last recorded199,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 199,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 186,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,512 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 151,998 miles

Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Power steering seems a little heavier than expected

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Small chip offside lower windscreen

Fail 9 May 2019 151,983 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non-reflective black splodge along lower edge of lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Power steering seems a little heavier than expected

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Small chip offside lower windscreen

Pass 23 May 2018 142,352 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 133,634 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 119,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning wires disconected

Pass 16 May 2014 94,504 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn at edges

Pass 17 May 2013 84,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,381 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,482 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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CX56 EYJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX56 EYJ, 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 CX56 EYJ registered?

CX56 EYJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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