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LD56 FGF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,322 mi
Last recorded187,322 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 FGF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 187,322 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jul 2016 186,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2015 163,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 163,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 150,476 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2013 134,155 miles

Play In Offside Front Drop Link

Rear Pads Becoming Low

Wipers Poor

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,715 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Exhaust Bracket Broken

Play In Offside Front Drop Link

Wipers Poor

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,040 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 FGF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

LD56 FGF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is LD56 FGF safe to buy?

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