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AE06 ZFJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear component surface corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 72,184 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 72,184 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,643 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 67,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall ( 195/55/R15 run flat) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2015 56,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 48,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 48,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,170 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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AE06 ZFJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE06 ZFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE06 ZFJ registered?

AE06 ZFJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AE06 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 ZFJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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