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HV06 FLM

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 FLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,642 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 162,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side poor and rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 159,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

dampness around fuel tank

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2023 159,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

dampness around fuel tank

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2022 151,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 142,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,567 miles

* Heavy wear on both front tyre edges *

Heavy age cracking on front tyre valve

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,911 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Heavy dampness around fuel filler pipes

Heavy wear on tyre edges

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 133,908 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Heavy dampness around fuel filler pipes

Heavy wear on tyre edges

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,593 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Offside Front * Brake flexi-hose sitting Very close to wheel rim *

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight split in o/s driveshaft inner boot

Some free travel in parking brake

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside tyre valves heavy age cracking

heavy corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,008 miles

n/s front and both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front and n/s rear tyre valves age cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,199 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted preventing underbody inspection

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

headlight aims low

large stonechip in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,910 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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HV06 FLM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV06 FLM, 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 HV06 FLM registered?

HV06 FLM is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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