MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also start to perish (5.2.3 (e))
tyre light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front. (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust cat to centre section securing nuts are almost completely corroded away.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on the inner and is also perished/cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel is tight to rotate when raised clear of the ground. Brakes require attention.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front. (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust cat to centre section securing nuts are almost completely corroded away.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on the inner and is also perished/cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel is tight to rotate when raised clear of the ground. Brakes require attention.
Oil leak ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner. Also perished/cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Oil leak Oil is burning off the exhaust. ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure Outer securing bolt had the nut missing and the retaining bolt was working its way out. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner. Also perished/cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Oil leak Oil is burning off the exhaust. ()
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres inner tread pattern wearing unevenly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres inner tread pattern wearing unevenly
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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GL06 NHC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 GL06 NHC, 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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GL06 NHC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2006.
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