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LD56 CUW

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,269 miles

Antifreeze leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 116,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated -(marked in yellow chalk) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Antifreeze leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 110,936 miles

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

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Fail 18 May 2024 110,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 84,279 miles

flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,531 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

brake reaction bushes are soft

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

engine oil leaks

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses are perished

rear brake discs are rusty on edges

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,003 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 CUW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD56 CUW, 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 LD56 CUW registered?

LD56 CUW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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