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KP56 AFY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,688 mi
Last recorded115,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 AFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 115,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,188 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 106,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake warning light on continuously

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 205/55R16 91V * Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. Suspect rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 205/55R16 91V * Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. Suspect rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,538 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,206 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread grooves.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,592 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,833 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,570 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,259 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

Fail 8 Mar 2010 25,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,160 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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KP56 AFY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP56 AFY, 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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KP56 AFY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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