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AF06 VPU

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,203 miles

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear shock absorber minor leak of oil

Offside Rear indicator bulb starting to loose colour

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

rear subframe rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2026 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear shock absorber minor leak of oil

Offside Rear indicator bulb starting to loose colour

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

rear subframe rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 87,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,596 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,492 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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AF06 VPU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF06 VPU, 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.

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What year was AF06 VPU registered?

AF06 VPU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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