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KJ56 OAH

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,251 mi
Last recorded55,251 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 OAH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AS MARKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AS MARKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AS MARKED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 47,164 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,729 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,783 miles

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

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,602 miles

under trays +engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,480 miles

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2015 36,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,349 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 28 Aug 2009 17,449 miles

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

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

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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KJ56 OAH is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KJ56 OAH, 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 KJ56 OAH registered?

KJ56 OAH is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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