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GX56 ERU

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,116 mi
Last recorded114,116 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 ERU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake light staying on in dash

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,235 miles

both front lower foremost suspension arm bushes perishing

child seat fitted to rear

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

tested when wet

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,190 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,563 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,242 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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GX56 ERU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GX56 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX56 ERU registered?

GX56 ERU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GX56 ERU safe to buy?

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Does GX56 ERU have outstanding finance?

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