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GJ56 OLM

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,411 mi
Last recorded168,411 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 168,411 miles

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

Rear rear end of car has come levels of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 165,304 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 165,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 163,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,864 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 161,864 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,325 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,325 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 150,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,566 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,107 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,556 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

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 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.

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