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GY06 TVC

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,553 mi
Last recorded28,553 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 TVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel cup sealing ring perishing recommend relace soon

Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,467 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cup sealing ring perishing recommend to replace soon

Pass 10 Mar 2023 24,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,286 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe swollen under plastic coating, unable to fully inspect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake pipes swollen under plastic coating, unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Mar 2021 23,286 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake pipe swollen under plastic coating, unable to fully inspect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake pipes swollen under plastic coating, unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres heavily worn on outer shoulder

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2016 18,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished/cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,335 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 10,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,394 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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GY06 TVC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY06 TVC, 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 GY06 TVC registered?

GY06 TVC is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is GY06 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 TVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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