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FM06 OJO

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,547 mi
Last recorded152,547 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,862 miles

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

OS NS REAR INDCATORS REQ REPLACEMENT BULBS APPEAR TO BE WHITE

Fail 15 Nov 2017 142,861 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort OS NS REAR (3.7.B.6a)

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

OS NS REAR INDCATORS REQ REPLACEMENT BULBS APPEAR TO BE WHITE

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,231 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 137,231 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,286 miles

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 8 Aug 2013 126,545 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,533 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,311 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 43,337 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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FM06 OJO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM06 OJO, 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 FM06 OJO registered?

FM06 OJO is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is FM06 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 OJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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