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GP06 DKY

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 DKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 150,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 138,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 108,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,987 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,958 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 55,013 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,106 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate held on with cable ties over another plate

Fail 13 May 2010 48,106 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate held on with cable ties over another plate

Fail 8 May 2009 38,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 38,050 miles

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

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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GP06 DKY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP06 DKY, 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 GP06 DKY registered?

GP06 DKY is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is GP06 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 DKY shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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