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HG06 GDX

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,501 mi
Last recorded182,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 GDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 182,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2025 176,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 171,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 166,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 159,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 151,799 miles

Underside has surface rust on rear

Pass 10 Jul 2020 147,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 144,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,817 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 126,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 121,139 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 121,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Apr 2013 110,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside headligh bracket snapped

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,094 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,909 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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HG06 GDX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 HG06 GDX, 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 HG06 GDX registered?

HG06 GDX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is HG06 GDX safe to buy?

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