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HJ06 VME

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,366 mi
Last recorded213,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 213,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 203,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 192,082 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 182,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 182,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 178,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 168,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 147,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,032 miles

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

front tyres in poor condition and worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2011 110,032 miles

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

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

front tyres in poor condition and worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres bald on edges .

front wipers smearing slightly .

signs of dampness round o/s/r of fuel tank . no leak found at time of test .

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres bald on edges .

front wipers smearing slightly .

signs of dampness round o/s/r of fuel tank . no leak found at time of test .

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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HJ06 VME is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ06 VME, 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 HJ06 VME registered?

HJ06 VME is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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