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FP56 FGK

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 FGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,727 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,132 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,466 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,367 miles

STRONG ADVISE STEERING RACK GAITER DAMPNESS OIL/ SLIGHT INSECURE.SLIGHT JUDDER ON FULL LOCK

Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible blocked (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISE STEERING RACK GAITER DAMPNESS OIL/ SLIGHT INSECURE.SLIGHT JUDDER ON FULL LOCK

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,783 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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FP56 FGK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FP56 FGK, 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 FP56 FGK registered?

FP56 FGK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is FP56 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 FGK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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