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BJ06 VDN

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

291,224 mi
Last recorded291,224 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 291,224 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 282,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 282,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 270,689 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (both)

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 19 Dec 2023 270,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside low effort on parking brake

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (both)

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 15 Dec 2022 258,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear indicator bulbs faided

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 9 Dec 2021 247,590 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 14 Dec 2020 236,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 219,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 208,302 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 30 Jun 2017 198,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 187,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 179,943 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 170,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 162,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 138,970 miles

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 15 Aug 2012 138,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 123,566 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 123,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

dtc lamp on

front brake discs corroded and worn

grinding noise o/s/r wheel in drum

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 102,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,361 miles

front inner pads low?,front discs worn

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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BJ06 VDN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ06 VDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 VDN registered?

BJ06 VDN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 VDN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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