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BD06 UCY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

235,451 mi
Last recorded235,451 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 UCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 235,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 235,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure sub frame mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front end damage

under trays damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2018 220,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect worn out internally (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 196,302 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2017 196,302 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

SRS does not illuminate

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 170,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 152,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,524 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 139,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 134,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 134,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 114,635 miles

front tyres worn bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,646 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,231 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,192 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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BD06 UCY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD06 UCY, 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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BD06 UCY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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