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HY06 MSV

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,643 miles

front brake hoses lightly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses lightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts & perished (5.2.3 (e))

small oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,528 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears just off limits (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,167 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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HY06 MSV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY06 MSV, 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 HY06 MSV registered?

HY06 MSV is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is HY06 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 MSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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