2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · YK56 XFM
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 123,007 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK56 XFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2025
- 123,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK56 XFM 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 (YK56 XFM) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
YK56 XFM Mileage History
- 27/09/2022110,611 mi
- 29/09/2022110,613 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/2024121,032 mi+10,419 mi
- 19/03/2024121,032 mi
- 14/03/2025123,007 mi+1,975 mi
Average of roughly 5,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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