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AY56 KWL

2006 Bmw 1 Series · Diesel · 1800cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1800cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Bmw 1 Series Diesel 1800cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 248,880 miles on the clock, averaging 11,909 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for AY56 KWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
248,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
11,909

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading248,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,681
Average per year11,909
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY56 KWL 226k231k237k243k249k '19'21'20

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage248,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,681 miles
PASS
Mileage238,199 miles
Since last MOT+12,533 miles
PASS
Mileage225,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage225,666 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KWL
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1800cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AY56 KWL

What car is AY56 KWL?

AY56 KWL is an silver Bmw 1 Series, diesel (1800cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AY56 KWL?

The last recorded mileage for AY56 KWL was 248,880 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY56 KWL passed its MOT?

AY56 KWL has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jul 2021.

Is AY56 KWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 KWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AY56 KWL?

AY56 KWL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.