2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · P12 EAG
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 60,114 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 EAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 60,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P12 EAG 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 (P12 EAG) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
P12 EAG Mileage History
- 02/09/202253,401 mi
- 13/09/202355,052 mi+1,651 mi
- 04/09/202456,748 mi+1,696 mi
- 12/09/202558,659 mi+1,911 mi
- 08/09/202660,114 mi+1,455 mi
Average of roughly 1,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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