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EF56 HHD

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,416 mi
Last recorded187,416 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 187,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall of tyre is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox mounting is damaged and cracked.

slight movement in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2025 180,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake on lamp illuminated at all times

Fail 10 Mar 2025 180,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake on lamp illuminated at all times

Pass 11 Mar 2024 172,080 miles

handbrake on lamp illuminated at all times

Pass 20 Feb 2023 161,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Hub Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wiper Blades Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around brake flexi hoses at rear swollen under the plastic coating slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f flexi hose swollen under plastic coating slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 153,659 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around brake flexi hoses at rear swollen under the plastic coating slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f flexi hose swollen under plastic coating slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 145,568 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 145,568 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,024 miles

undertray is damaged.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 135,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

undertray is damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,954 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 120,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,876 miles

clutch has a judder

gearbox rear mounting is damaged.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush ,straight arm. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

clutch has a judder

gearbox rear mounting is damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 96,728 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 88,165 miles

underbody plastic trims are damaged.

Fail 3 May 2016 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody plastic trims are damaged.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,540 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,927 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 61,927 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,207 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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EF56 HHD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF56 HHD, 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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EF56 HHD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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