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G3 RVK

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,292 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 100,105 miles

Engine sump corroded weeping oil

Near side & off side rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded & differential rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 97,779 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,531 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,394 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,254 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sm all stone chips in windsreen o/s/f n/s/f shock obsorbers damp o/s/f n/s/f shock gaiters split surface corrosion exhaust surface corrosion rear steel brake pipes front tyres worn slightly on edges corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,076 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,962 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,303 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to indicator level

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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G3 RVK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G3 RVK, 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 G3 RVK registered?

G3 RVK is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is G3 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 RVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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