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BK06 YHN

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,830 mi
Last recorded160,830 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 160,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 150,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,821 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 129,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,554 miles

eng man light on

Fail 29 Jul 2015 128,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

eng man light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 111,093 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 106,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn uneven

rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,955 miles

front tyres worn uneven

rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,505 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,006 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 YHN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

BK06 YHN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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