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FL56 KKR

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,577 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 29 Sep 2025 138,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Sep 2024 134,339 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 134,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 132,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,926 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,258 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 100,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,446 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,092 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,728 miles

both front brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,588 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,044 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,162 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,672 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,666 miles

water ingress into lamp cluster

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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FL56 KKR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FL56 KKR, 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 FL56 KKR registered?

FL56 KKR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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