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A17 MOX

2006 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,046 mi
Last recorded154,046 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MOX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 154,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,515 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,451 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,371 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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A17 MOX is a 2006 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 90,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 MOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 MOX registered?

A17 MOX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is A17 MOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MOX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 MOX have outstanding finance?

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