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HG56 GFZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,433 mi
Last recorded156,433 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 GFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 156,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet release mechanism is defective! advise repair

Fail 8 Nov 2018 156,420 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road excessive damage in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet release mechanism is defective! advise repair

engine oil level is very low! advise top up or service

exhaust system rear heat shield is loose/rattling!

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,303 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,303 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,792 miles

front inner brake pads low

items removed

o/s/f tyre 3.mm and bald edges

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

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

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers and undertrays

front inner brake pads low

items removed

o/s/f tyre 3.mm and bald edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 115,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,499 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,832 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,050 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped

wear on rear brake disc

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,043 miles

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

front brake disc slightly lipped

wear on rear brake disc

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,288 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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HG56 GFZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG56 GFZ, 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 HG56 GFZ registered?

HG56 GFZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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