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LJ06 WTD

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 WTD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear underside components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,216 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear underside components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions/brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions/brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,930 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,340 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,540 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,646 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)

both rear tyres VERY CLOSE to legal requirement

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,857 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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LJ06 WTD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ06 WTD, 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 LJ06 WTD registered?

LJ06 WTD is a 2006 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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