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FP56 XVM

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,360 mi
Last recorded186,360 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 186,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 185,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 180,219 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 180,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 174,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 169,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 169,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake efficiency low

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 160,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 147,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 147,730 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,461 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 133,461 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,477 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 116,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,866 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,709 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 XVM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP56 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

FP56 XVM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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