MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyres on legal limit
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FY56 XFW registered?
FY56 XFW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is FY56 XFW safe to buy?
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