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FV06 UBZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 122,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,188 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 119,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,852 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,311 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 66,887 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 25 May 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,692 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)

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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FV06 UBZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FV06 UBZ, 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 FV06 UBZ registered?

FV06 UBZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 UBZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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