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DS06 VMK

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,964 mi
Last recorded169,964 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 169,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 153,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 131,144 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,060 miles

condition both front brake hoses-perishing

damage to o/s/f wing

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link joints

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,891 miles

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

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)

condition both front brake hoses-perishing

damage to o/s/f wing

front brake balance and fluctuation

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link joints

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,607 miles

Air freshner removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front flexi showing signs of very slight deteriation

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm Recommend replacement

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front lower arm ,front bush worn, allowing excessive movement on plates.

Underside inspection restricted due to plastic covering

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,607 miles

Air freshner removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both front flexi showing signs of very slight deteriation

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm Recommend replacement

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front lower arm ,front bush worn, allowing excessive movement on plates.

Underside inspection restricted due to plastic covering

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,704 miles

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

advise wipers slighly worn

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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DS06 VMK 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 DS06 VMK, 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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DS06 VMK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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