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AO06 HNE

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,773 mi
Last recorded173,773 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HNE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 173,773 miles

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,224 miles

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed /// o/s low

Pass 20 Mar 2024 162,187 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 162,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 147,615 miles

park brake 19% ,,, o/s low

Fail 21 Mar 2023 147,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

park brake 19% ,,, o/s low

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,064 miles

o/s park brake lower than n/s

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,749 miles

rear tyres worn to limit ,,, poor

Fail 4 Mar 2021 119,749 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear tyres worn to limit ,,, poor

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 113,648 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly distorted.

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)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly distorted.

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,879 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f brake pad warn wire not fitted, (hanging loose)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,732 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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AO06 HNE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO06 HNE, 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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AO06 HNE is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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