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BG06 YMM

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,804 mi
Last recorded143,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 143,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe fixings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 123,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Nuts/bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 123,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Nuts/bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,053 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear from calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 109,053 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both halogen headlamp units fitted with LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear from calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak off side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,948 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,413 miles

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , engine oil leak , service light on

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges and nail in nearside front tyre in outer treaded area

some compliance in nearside/offside front lower suspension arm front mounting bushes

wear in nearside/offside rear tyres in inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,929 miles

all 4 tyres n/l/l

Pass 9 May 2014 58,961 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 51,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,912 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 44,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 11 May 2011 36,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,748 miles

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

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)

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

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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BG06 YMM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG06 YMM, 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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BG06 YMM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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