2006 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LT06 SVW
2006 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 82,627 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT06 SVW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 82,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT06 SVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 BMW 1 Series (LT06 SVW) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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