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DU56 CAO

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,598 mi
Last recorded171,598 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 171,598 miles

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

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

Front underneath loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 161,884 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 145,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 145,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road tyre structure is starting to fail.

Oil leak WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 129,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road tyre structure is starting to fail.

Oil leak WARNING: Oil leaking onto exhaust system ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,166 miles

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 125,166 miles

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,119 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low and nail in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2014 110,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 97,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,010 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked ..can read plate

n/s/r inner disc face pitted

traction light on

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,010 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked ..can read plate

n/s/r inner disc face pitted

traction light on

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,880 miles

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

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

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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DU56 CAO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DU56 CAO, 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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DU56 CAO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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