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EK56 NVZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 152,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 151,124 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 151,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 146,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 139,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 130,057 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 119,703 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,214 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,906 miles

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)

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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EK56 NVZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK56 NVZ, 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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What year was EK56 NVZ registered?

EK56 NVZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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