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L15 ETJ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,539 mi
Last recorded94,539 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,539 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 91,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,396 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,417 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,704 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,889 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 6 Mar 2009 41,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 L15 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

L15 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is L15 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 ETJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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