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FV56 ATO

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,712 mi
Last recorded216,712 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ATO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 216,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 216,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 179,514 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 177,003 miles

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

both inner sill rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2022 177,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

both inner sill rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2021 171,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear suspension area rusty

offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 167,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 162,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 155,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

some components obsecured by under body covers

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,219 miles

Undertrays fitted(this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2015 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Undertrays fitted(this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,781 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,063 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,795 miles

front inner pads very low, rear pads worn,

Fail 5 Nov 2011 58,795 miles

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

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

front inner pads very low, rear pads worn,

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,389 miles

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

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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FV56 ATO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV56 ATO, 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 FV56 ATO registered?

FV56 ATO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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