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AJ06 KZW

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,651 mi
Last recorded214,651 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 KZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 214,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 204,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 190,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 184,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 184,609 miles

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,527 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 172,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 161,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 143,584 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 127,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 127,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 110,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 110,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2012 96,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2011 34,679 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 65,660 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre close to sidewall

Fail 7 May 2009 65,660 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre close to sidewall

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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AJ06 KZW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ06 KZW, 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 AJ06 KZW registered?

AJ06 KZW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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