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GJ06 UZS

2006 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 135,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 135,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,899 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 102,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,668 miles

both rear tyres balding on inner edges advise early replacement

creak from o/s/r suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,962 miles

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to child seats

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,179 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread inner bald

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,417 miles

dsc failure light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,435 miles

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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GJ06 UZS is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ06 UZS, 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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GJ06 UZS is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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