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GJ06 UZV

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UZV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 70,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on outer edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 64,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 62,796 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,608 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge @ 3mm.

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,510 miles

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,870 miles

Cover sills, and under - trays fitted

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,295 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

cover sills, under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,602 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 36,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,468 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 UZV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UZV, 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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What year was GJ06 UZV registered?

GJ06 UZV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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