2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ56 EEW
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 138,664 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
RJ56 EEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 138,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RJ56 EEW Mileage History
- 11/09/2023122,000 mi
- 03/09/2024127,932 mi+5,932 mi
- 03/09/2024127,932 mi
- 12/08/2025138,659 mi+10,727 mi
- 13/08/2025138,664 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ56 EEW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (RJ56 EEW) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut inner edge cor”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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