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BJ06 VFB

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,194 mi
Last recorded181,194 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 181,194 miles

Brake warning light on

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 Tread - 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front bald on edges 225/45 ZR17 Tread - 2.4mm

Fail 13 Nov 2024 181,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake warning light on

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 Tread - 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front bald on edges 225/45 ZR17 Tread - 2.4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2023 158,653 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 158,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing signs of corrssion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

roughness herd from rear of vehicle suspect rear wheel bearings or rear axle diff

Pass 25 May 2021 128,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 128,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad close to wear sensor still loads of life (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 92,663 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 82,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,394 miles

front and rear disks slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,154 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.o/s/f tyre badly perished 205/55/r16 91h pir

Pass 6 May 2014 65,213 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 60,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,077 miles

offside parking brake, reduced performance

offside rear brake disc corroded and brake binding a little.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,114 miles

offside parking brake. reduced performance

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,636 miles

nearside rear brake disc partially corroded and service brake performance low

offside parkin g brake, low performance.

Pass 8 May 2009 29,491 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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BJ06 VFB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFB, 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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BJ06 VFB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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