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GL06 NHC

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,552 mi
Last recorded145,552 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 NHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 145,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 145,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 142,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 141,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 141,165 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 141,165 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 140,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 140,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 140,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 140,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,664 miles

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 ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 137,664 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,650 miles

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. ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,650 miles

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. ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,940 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 123,938 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 27 Mar 2014 111,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner tread pattern wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,768 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2011 98,026 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 98,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2010 91,673 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 91,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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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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