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DY06 KNF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust hanger broken as marked

oil leak from engine ?

Pass 29 May 2025 120,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear/center exhaust hanger corroded and broken

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2024 112,986 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 106,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

center / rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 May 2023 106,798 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center / rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 102,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,325 miles

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

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

exhaust center hanger broken as marked

Fail 18 Jun 2021 95,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust center hanger broken as marked

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,947 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger broken as marked

unable to test rear seat belts due to the seats being down

Pass 22 May 2019 82,476 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 82,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,665 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked as marked

Pass 30 May 2017 66,478 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 56,607 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 49,524 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,782 miles

underside of this vehicle is extensively covered with plastic panneling restricting examination

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,331 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)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DY06 KNF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY06 KNF, 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 DY06 KNF registered?

DY06 KNF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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