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EK06 DOU

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,983 mi
Last recorded62,983 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 DOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 62,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 60,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 57,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 54,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2021 52,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 50,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 36,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 32,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,772 miles

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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EK06 DOU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK06 DOU, 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 EK06 DOU registered?

EK06 DOU is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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