2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · PE56 AEO
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 182,695 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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PE56 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 182,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE56 AEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (PE56 AEO) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PE56 AEO Mileage History
- 29/11/2022176,390 mi
- 29/11/2022176,390 mi
- 16/11/2023178,806 mi+2,416 mi
- 14/11/2024182,010 mi+3,204 mi
- 14/02/2025182,695 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 2,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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