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EK56 YCD

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,057 mi
Last recorded151,057 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 231,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 231,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,549 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,324 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 9 Aug 2020 104,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2020 104,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 106,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,888 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 28 Jul 2018 86,953 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 86,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 73,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,967 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,579 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,835 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,033 miles

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

Slight lip on front discs

Slight lip on rear discs

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,033 miles

Slight lip on front discs

Slight lip on rear discs

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,926 miles

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

nearside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge advice change

offside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,075 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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EK56 YCD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YCD, 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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EK56 YCD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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