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GK06 AET

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 AET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,465 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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GK06 AET is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK06 AET, 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 GK06 AET registered?

GK06 AET is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GK06 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 AET shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK06 AET have outstanding finance?

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