MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
engine covers and undertrays fitted
underside has corrosion
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
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))
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))
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))
REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
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)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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?
The MOT history for LA55 FXE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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