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FG56 ETR

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,035 mi
Last recorded161,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 ETR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 161,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (highest) arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intercooler leaking air and oil

Fail 8 Jul 2025 161,031 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides from body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (highest) arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intercooler leaking air and oil

Pass 30 Oct 2023 154,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,509 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine cover and under-trays fitted, obstructing the inspection of some testable items.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rear arm, inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front lower windscreen has parkin permits within swept area.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,446 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,987 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,491 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,491 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,661 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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FG56 ETR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG56 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 ETR registered?

FG56 ETR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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