2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · GL06 NHC
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 145,552 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
GL06 NHC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 145,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 NHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (GL06 NHC) between May 2009 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL06 NHC Mileage History
- 12/05/200963,358 mi
- 01/04/201089,486 mi+26,128 mi
- 21/05/201091,673 mi+2,187 mi
- 21/05/201091,673 mi
- 26/05/201198,026 mi+6,353 mi
- 26/05/201198,026 mi
- 25/03/2013104,768 mi+6,742 mi
- 28/03/2013104,768 mi
- 27/03/2014111,413 mi+6,645 mi
- 27/03/2014111,413 mi
- 31/03/2016123,938 mi+12,525 mi
- 04/04/2016123,940 mi+2 mi
- 17/03/2017130,650 mi+6,710 mi
- 17/03/2017130,650 mi
- 09/03/2018137,664 mi+7,014 mi
- 09/03/2018137,664 mi
- 08/05/2019140,499 mi+2,835 mi
- 08/05/2019140,499 mi
- 18/05/2020140,853 mi+354 mi
- 18/05/2020140,853 mi
- 28/04/2021141,165 mi+312 mi
- 28/04/2021141,165 mi
- 27/04/2022141,573 mi+408 mi
- 17/04/2023142,328 mi+755 mi
- 29/04/2024145,060 mi+2,732 mi
- 30/04/2024145,060 mi
- 01/05/2025145,552 mi+492 mi
Average of roughly 5,147 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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