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AF06 EWO

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 178,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,870 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 165,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,324 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 148,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 148,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 144,950 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 144,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 144,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,525 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 138,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 120,385 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre valve perished.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 120,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

O/S/R Tyre valve perished.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AF06 EWO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF06 EWO, 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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AF06 EWO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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