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GF56 KWZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,125 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,787 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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GF56 KWZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GF56 KWZ, 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 GF56 KWZ registered?

GF56 KWZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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