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B6 KYF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 KYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All brake discs worn/pitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspect the nearside front shocker has been fitted incorrectly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,744 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 119,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,635 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has deterioration to shoulder/sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm , devoid of tread on inner shoulder,pressure valve deteriorated (non run flat)

Offside Front tyre has deterioration to shoulder /sidewall

Offside Rear tyre underinflated,devoid of tread on inner shoulder ,pressure valve deteriorated (non run flat)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,064 miles

EML on

brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,856 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,532 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 26,532 miles

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

body damaged on nearside front door

nearside front tyre bald on edge

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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B6 KYF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B6 KYF, 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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B6 KYF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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