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CE06 SYU

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,654 mi
Last recorded150,654 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 SYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,974 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2017 99,536 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,738 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 91,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 82,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f flexible brake pipe showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,728 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 22 Feb 2014 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,157 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 28,010 miles

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)

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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CE06 SYU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE06 SYU, 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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What year was CE06 SYU registered?

CE06 SYU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is CE06 SYU safe to buy?

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