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LJ56 VZR

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,271 mi
Last recorded165,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 165,271 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 165,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 161,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 158,888 miles

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/r indicator showing white

stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front and rear brake flex hoses starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2021 151,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 118,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,321 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,218 miles

Near side front wing and side skirt damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,218 miles

Near side front wing and side skirt damaged

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 VZR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

LJ56 VZR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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