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LB55 VVE

2006 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,504 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 63,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,862 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 61,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,773 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,815 miles

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

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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LB55 VVE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB55 VVE, 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 LB55 VVE registered?

LB55 VVE is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is LB55 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 VVE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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