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GU56 BRZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,759 mi
Last recorded110,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 110,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2025 110,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,155 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,597 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,597 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,544 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 71,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper smearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2015 64,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 64,324 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,223 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,316 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

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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GU56 BRZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU56 BRZ, 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 GU56 BRZ registered?

GU56 BRZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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