MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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FT06 DHM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FT06 DHM, 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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FT06 DHM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 August 2006.
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