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LD56 BFJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,040 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear axel fully corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 100,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at end of front to rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,147 miles

os rear tyre worn on outer edge os front tyre worn on outer edge oil leks on engine rear discs corroded and worn on inner face advise to replace

slight smoke on acceleration

Fail 27 Sep 2018

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

os rear tyre worn on outer edge os front tyre worn on outer edge oil leks on engine rear discs corroded and worn on inner face advise to replace

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 69,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,222 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,790 miles

Front both front discs starting to show wear.

oil leak at engine area.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,345 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 31,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,704 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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LD56 BFJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LD56 BFJ, 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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LD56 BFJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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