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GU06 GVF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 GVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,769 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,765 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,862 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,828 miles

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

dtc lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,311 miles

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

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

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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GU06 GVF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU06 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU06 GVF registered?

GU06 GVF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is GU06 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 GVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU06 GVF have outstanding finance?

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