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EX56 LOA

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,589 mi
Last recorded169,589 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 169,589 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 169,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 142,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,071 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 22 Oct 2014 119,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,796 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 81,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,042 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EX56 LOA is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX56 LOA, 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 EX56 LOA registered?

EX56 LOA is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is EX56 LOA safe to buy?

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