2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CY06 CBU
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 162,891 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,891 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.
CY06 CBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 162,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CY06 CBU Mileage History
- 03/09/2022117,388 mi
- 29/08/2023134,033 mi+16,645 mi
- 04/09/2023134,216 mi+183 mi
- 22/11/2024149,009 mi+14,793 mi
- 22/11/2025162,891 mi+13,882 mi
Average of roughly 14,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CY06 CBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (CY06 CBU) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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