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FY56 XFW

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,248 mi
Last recorded163,248 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 163,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

Some warning lights appeared on dash and then removed from view

Fail 26 Oct 2020 163,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Some warning lights appeared on dash and then removed from view

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

PARKING ONLY JUST GOOD ENOUGH

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 138,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT DAMAGED

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

PARKING ONLY JUST GOOD ENOUGH

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,423 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,077 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,855 miles

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

Offside 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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FY56 XFW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY56 XFW, 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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FY56 XFW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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