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EA56 PXK

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PXK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,395 miles

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

dtc light on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,395 miles

dtc light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,577 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 19,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,856 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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EA56 PXK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA56 PXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA56 PXK?

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What year was EA56 PXK registered?

EA56 PXK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is EA56 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 PXK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA56 PXK have outstanding finance?

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