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FM06 WMP

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,930 mi
Last recorded158,930 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 WMP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,930 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front flexi hose chafed

Fail 18 Mar 2019 158,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 155,182 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,820 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2016 148,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 144,182 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,565 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,159 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 63,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,134 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,134 miles

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

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 WMP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FM06 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

FM06 WMP is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FM06 WMP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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