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SO06MFA
2006 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration SO06MFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 18 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,200 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,193 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,766 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 215/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 215/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,453 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 14 Jun 202612 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,965 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019 14 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,885 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019 14 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,659 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 14 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,715 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,991 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 14 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 14 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,405 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 14 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,052 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,901 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011 14 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,108 MI
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SO06MFA was registered on 2006-06-29
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