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LB06 ZHG

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 80,854 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear washers not working

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 80,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall has a lump present (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear washers not working

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,307 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2023 75,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,599 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 73,599 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS

Fail 24 Dec 2020 70,660 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,932 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,120 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,038 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads worn and low

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,609 miles

oil leak coming from vacumn pump at back off engine

rear brake discs worn and slightly lipped

rear brake pads worn and getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,609 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on outter edges

oil leak coming from vacumn pump at back off engine

rear brake discs worn and slightly lipped

rear brake pads worn and getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 40,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,549 miles

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

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

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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LB06 ZHG is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LB06 ZHG, 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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LB06 ZHG is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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