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2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 URL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 124,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 114,555 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))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,432 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,579 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,793 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,332 miles

Oil leak

front discs and pads worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,332 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

front discs and pads worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low 2.2mm

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,002 miles

osf jacking block missing

Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,002 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

osf jacking block missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,774 miles

both rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,774 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,247 miles

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

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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EY56 URL is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EY56 URL, 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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EY56 URL is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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