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LE56 MVW

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE56 MVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 146,829 miles

rear suspension rusted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 146,827 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch assembly noise

rear suspension rusted

service now indicator on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,611 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,702 miles

Drive shafts rubbing ABS sensors

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,702 miles

Drive shafts rubbing ABS sensors

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,584 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm --- n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,149 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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LE56 MVW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LE56 MVW, 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 LE56 MVW registered?

LE56 MVW is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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