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BV06 OFK

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,933 mi
Last recorded173,933 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,933 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 169,238 miles

Brake wear sensor ripped

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning light indicates malfunction

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor ripped

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

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

Rear Rubber brake pipe slightly worn

Offside Front Headlight bulb flickering on and off

Fail 15 Jan 2020 169,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake wear sensor ripped

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning light indicates malfunction

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor ripped

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

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

Rear Rubber brake pipe slightly worn

Offside Front Headlight bulb flickering on and off

Pass 10 Jan 2019 160,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 160,320 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 155,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 145,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wear on nearside front tyre

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2015 126,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 123,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,485 miles

front number plate deteriorated

strong smell of exhaust gas/fumes

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,751 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,751 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on 2 mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,788 miles

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

Rear 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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BV06 OFK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV06 OFK, 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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BV06 OFK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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