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DU06 AXJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,376 mi
Last recorded145,376 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,376 miles

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion in places and components

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,268 miles

rear subframe has corrosion in places

Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear sub frame corrosion in places

Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear sub frame corrosion in places

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre lightly edged

rear tyre inner edges wearing

Fail 19 Dec 2022 134,445 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre lightly edged

rear tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,360 miles

front brake flexis starting to perish

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,814 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 104,317 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 50,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,434 miles

all brake discs worn

all brake pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,086 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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DU06 AXJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU06 AXJ, 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 DU06 AXJ registered?

DU06 AXJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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