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GV06 FNR

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,605 mi
Last recorded125,605 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 FNR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 125,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 115,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers and trays fitted unable to assess

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,505 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,631 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,631 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,402 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 May 2009 52,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,522 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 FNR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 GV06 FNR, 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 GV06 FNR registered?

GV06 FNR is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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