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EY06 NKG

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 NKG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 156,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush [dog bone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/40/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 121,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,434 miles

rear pads very low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 107,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads very low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,354 miles

some play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,799 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,868 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 63,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,850 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,172 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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EY06 NKG is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY06 NKG, 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 EY06 NKG registered?

EY06 NKG is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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