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DG56 VTY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,736 mi
Last recorded165,736 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 159,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,119 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,160 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,160 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 58,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre tread depth is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 58,869 miles

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

near side rear tyre tread depth is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,424 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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DG56 VTY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG56 VTY, 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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DG56 VTY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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