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LOU 156B

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,135 mi
Last recorded118,135 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 156B
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 118,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 118,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body sealer covering vehicle underside

Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills & rear floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,732 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn un-even

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side parking brake reading low

rear floor inner sills and rear suspension arms/components corroded

rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2023 110,732 miles

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

both front steel brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn un-even

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side parking brake reading low

rear floor inner sills and rear suspension arms/components corroded

rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,424 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2018 87,360 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,360 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,776 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,030 miles

near side rear brake pads look to be worn

slight rust on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear brake pads look to be worn

slight rust on rear brake discs

Pass 31 May 2011 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,596 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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LOU 156B is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LOU 156B, 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 LOU 156B registered?

LOU 156B is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LOU 156B safe to buy?

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