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LA06 UVX

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,962 mi
Last recorded81,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 UVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,962 miles

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

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

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

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not be measured

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,961 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not be measured

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 71,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,382 miles

Both front tyres tread worn at approx 3.5mm.

Near side rear tyre tread worn at 2.00mm. Advise immediate replacement.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,574 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 131,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,882 miles

Near side rear tyre worn low

Off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,387 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 UVX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA06 UVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 UVX registered?

LA06 UVX is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LA06 UVX safe to buy?

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