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LA06 LBE

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,013 mi
Last recorded161,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 LBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 161,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 154,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 154,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 8 Jun 2023 149,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 125,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,220 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,106 miles

Slightly deteriorating front brake hoses

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,932 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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LA06 LBE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LA06 LBE, 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 LA06 LBE registered?

LA06 LBE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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