2006 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · GW55 GAA
2006 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 97,049 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GW55 GAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 97,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GW55 GAA 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 (GW55 GAA) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
GW55 GAA Mileage History
- 12/11/202183,125 mi
- 24/11/202286,816 mi+3,691 mi
- 22/11/202390,458 mi+3,642 mi
- 12/11/202494,095 mi+3,637 mi
- 13/11/202597,049 mi+2,954 mi
Average of roughly 3,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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