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BL55 GKN

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,872 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both split slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,654 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper front suspension arm inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,625 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,047 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,080 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 43,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 36,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,537 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,063 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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BL55 GKN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BL55 GKN, 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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BL55 GKN is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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