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LJ06 WTF

2006 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 WTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,324 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,016 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,710 miles

o s mirror cover missing = jagged edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,687 miles

rear washers n/w

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,650 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 21,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

front wipers slightly smearing

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 WTF is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ06 WTF, 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 LJ06 WTF registered?

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

Is LJ06 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 WTF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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