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DU06 VFJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,664 mi
Last recorded109,664 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 92,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,978 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,862 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,596 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2009 23,510 miles

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

front n/s and o/s wiper blades smearing/streaking

rear wiper blade grawnching across screen

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,510 miles

front n/s and o/s wiper blades smearing/streaking

rear wiper blade grawnching across screen

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 VFJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

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

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