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GF56 OSB

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OSB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 94,950 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2018 94,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,122 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 71,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,420 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 OSB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 OSB, 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 GF56 OSB registered?

GF56 OSB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is GF56 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 OSB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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