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GV06 BBZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 71,375 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,085 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 17,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,302 miles

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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GV06 BBZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV06 BBZ, 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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GV06 BBZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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