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DY56 XKN

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,523 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,249 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

radiator has cable ties attached

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 94,682 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,802 miles

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,635 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,338 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,338 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,125 miles

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

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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DY56 XKN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 XKN, 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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DY56 XKN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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