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FE06 FPJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,240 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,070 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,102 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,102 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,206 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,156 miles

engine undersheild damaged

o/s rear jack mounting missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine undersheild damaged

o/s rear jack mounting missing

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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FE06 FPJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE06 FPJ, 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 FE06 FPJ registered?

FE06 FPJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is FE06 FPJ safe to buy?

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