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GL06 TJV

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,533 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre perishing

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,533 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,642 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 88,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,116 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,583 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 24,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TJV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

GL06 TJV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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