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LA55 FXE

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 FXE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 168,269 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,164 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 152,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 152,182 miles

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,955 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 144,955 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges on both sides, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides onto calipers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 137,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad and would advise rear pads checking properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges on both sides, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides onto calipers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lower rear position light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,057 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,887 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,261 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,019 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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LA55 FXE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA55 FXE, 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 LA55 FXE registered?

LA55 FXE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is LA55 FXE safe to buy?

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