2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · AV06 AEP
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 191,831 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV06 AEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 191,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV06 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (AV06 AEP) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”.
AV06 AEP Mileage History
- 15/09/2022186,387 mi
- 16/09/2022186,387 mi
- 03/10/2023191,831 mi+5,444 mi
- 05/10/2023191,831 mi
Average of roughly 5,160 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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