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FY06 FCD

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,877 mi
Last recorded46,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 46,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 20,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY06 FCD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY06 FCD, 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 FY06 FCD registered?

FY06 FCD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FY06 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 FCD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY06 FCD have outstanding finance?

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