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BN06 FFY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,979 mi
Last recorded130,979 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 FFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 130,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 126,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,657 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 117,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 107,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 83,997 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,899 miles

Front wipers worn/poor

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN06 FFY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN06 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 FFY registered?

BN06 FFY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is BN06 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 FFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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