Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 124,268 miles on the clock, averaging 9,088 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.
MOT & Mileage History for OE55 VBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,268 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,663 |
| Average per year | 9,088 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series
These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
R/2018/132
October 2013 vacuum pump recall
Timing chain issues
Ignition coil failures
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OE55 VBZ |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 1 Series |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About OE55 VBZ
What car is OE55 VBZ?
OE55 VBZ is an silver Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OE55 VBZ?
The last recorded mileage for OE55 VBZ was 124,268 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE55 VBZ passed its MOT?
OE55 VBZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.
Is OE55 VBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE55 VBZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OE55 VBZ?
OE55 VBZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.