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GP56 CEX

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 CEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 180,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 166,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 148,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 134,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 134,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 119,648 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 113,252 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 113,250 miles

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

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2009 102,798 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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GP56 CEX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GP56 CEX, 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 GP56 CEX registered?

GP56 CEX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GP56 CEX safe to buy?

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