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EN55 XYT

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,119 mi
Last recorded168,119 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XYT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 168,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 168,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 164,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,301 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2016 148,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 145,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 134,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 121,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,610 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks and stone chips front windscreen.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 110,763 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks and stone chips front windscreen.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 100,470 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,925 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

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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EN55 XYT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN55 XYT, 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 EN55 XYT registered?

EN55 XYT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is EN55 XYT safe to buy?

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