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BV06 OES

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,462 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,324 miles

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

Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 87,936 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 87,936 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit , nail in n/s/r ....

o/s/f tyre worn on edges & nail in tread , advise replacement...

wet test.....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,141 miles

chip in zone b of windshield

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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BV06 OES is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV06 OES, 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 BV06 OES registered?

BV06 OES is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is BV06 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 OES shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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