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GJ56 FML

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FML
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 148,874 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 148,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,259 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,554 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on both edges

offside front tyre wearing low,bald on inner edge and below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,344 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,232 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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GJ56 FML is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GJ56 FML, 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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GJ56 FML is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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