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FX56 ZFT

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ZFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 69,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 69,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,499 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 529,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 47,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,731 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 27,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,129 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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FX56 ZFT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX56 ZFT, 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 FX56 ZFT registered?

FX56 ZFT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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