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EU55 YTV

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,275 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,275 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,127 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 44,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,065 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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EU55 YTV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EU55 YTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU55 YTV registered?

EU55 YTV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is EU55 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 YTV have outstanding finance?

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