MOT Status
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168,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear end of car has come levels of corrosion
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread\wearing on edge
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread\wearing on edge
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread\wearing on edge
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread\wearing on edge
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both outer sills and undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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GJ56 OLM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 OLM, 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 GJ56 OLM registered?
GJ56 OLM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.
Is GJ56 OLM safe to buy?
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