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BK06 LTZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,422 mi
Last recorded132,422 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 LTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 132,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 132,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Pad wear connector and ABS sensor connector case damaged and loose.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 128,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,601 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,538 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,614 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 83,087 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers fitted when presented for test

under trays fitted when presented for test

Pass 6 May 2016 77,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,879 miles

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

rear washer inop

slight engine oil leak camcover area/swirl flaps

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,412 miles

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

engine oil leak top engine area

engine oil level low

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

engine oil level low

oil leak upper engine cam cover area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,489 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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BK06 LTZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BK06 LTZ, 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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What year was BK06 LTZ registered?

BK06 LTZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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