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LJ56 FFT

2006 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,237 mi
Last recorded161,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 FFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 161,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 148,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 137,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,542 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,413 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 124,490 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,012 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,792 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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LJ56 FFT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ56 FFT, 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 LJ56 FFT registered?

LJ56 FFT is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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