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LJ06 XYZ

2006 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,145 mi
Last recorded108,145 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 1 Series88,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,983 miles

front tyres bald edges.

wipers.

Pass 22 May 2015 88,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,752 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 34,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,142 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 XYZ is a 2006 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

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

Is LJ06 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 XYZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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