2006 BMW 1 Series Diesel · YB06 JZJ
2006 BMW 1 Series (diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 141,774 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB06 JZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 141,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB06 JZJ 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 (YB06 JZJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB06 JZJ Mileage History
- 24/02/2024129,626 mi
- 15/02/2025135,626 mi+6,000 mi
- 17/02/2025135,631 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2026141,757 mi+6,126 mi
- 21/02/2026141,774 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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