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LD56 UJF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,992 mi
Last recorded178,992 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 UJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 178,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 172,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 172,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,747 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,263 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 159,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 152,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 145,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 131,556 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,273 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,273 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn low

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,730 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 88,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,414 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UJF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

LD56 UJF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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