2006 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · HG06 GDX
2006 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 182,501 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG06 GDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 182,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG06 GDX 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 (HG06 GDX) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
HG06 GDX Mileage History
- 12/07/2022159,058 mi
- 18/07/2023166,909 mi+7,851 mi
- 23/07/2024171,209 mi+4,300 mi
- 23/07/2025176,480 mi+5,271 mi
- 16/07/2026182,501 mi+6,021 mi
Average of roughly 5,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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