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AX06 EJY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,218 mi
Last recorded129,218 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 EJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 127,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 107,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,108 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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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AX06 EJY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX06 EJY, 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 AX06 EJY registered?

AX06 EJY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is AX06 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX06 EJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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