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GL06 SDZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,974 mi
Last recorded128,974 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 128,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 125,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 122,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,473 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,471 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,734 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,627 miles

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

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

light blue smoke on accleration

Pass 14 May 2013 77,693 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 69,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 42,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner & outter edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,020 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 SDZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GL06 SDZ, 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 GL06 SDZ registered?

GL06 SDZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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