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L15 CKB

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 CKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 136,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,209 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 123,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to the limit on inner edge and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (parking brake light ?) (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 mount broken and heat shield insecure recommend reattaching (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit worn on both edges. recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,887 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,653 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,653 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,356 miles

advisory o/s door mirror glass starting to discolour

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,166 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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L15 CKB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L15 CKB, 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 L15 CKB registered?

L15 CKB is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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