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BK06 UGC

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,372 mi
Last recorded90,372 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 81,549 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 78,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,073 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,171 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,171 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,073 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,073 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,842 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2011 45,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,653 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 UGC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK06 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

BK06 UGC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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