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FE06 TWP

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,861 mi
Last recorded210,861 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 TWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 210,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 200,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 199,997 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 191,196 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 191,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 178,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner pads may be low

hand brake readings low

wheel alighnment required due to tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 164,565 miles

oil leaks

oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2016 164,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leaks

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2015 154,154 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)

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2014 142,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 130,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,175 miles

front suspension very low

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

front suspension very low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 94,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,573 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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FE06 TWP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWP, 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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FE06 TWP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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