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AD55 FJZ

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,175 mi
Last recorded154,175 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FJZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 154,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,527 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 148,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 144,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,593 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2018 128,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,889 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 116,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on prior to test

traction control light on prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,054 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/rear tyre

rear diff is leaking oil

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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AD55 FJZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD55 FJZ, 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.

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What year was AD55 FJZ registered?

AD55 FJZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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