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CA06 BJF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

260,007 mi
Last recorded260,007 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 260,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 231,210 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 203,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 203,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 184,600 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 184,600 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2018 155,592 miles

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

engine covers- under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,448 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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CA06 BJF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA06 BJF, 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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CA06 BJF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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