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AO06 YOM

2006 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

249,667 mi
Last recorded249,667 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YOM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 249,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 228,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 9 Feb 2022 202,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 190,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 190,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 181,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 173,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 152,389 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating, allowing arm movment

front no, plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2017 152,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front arm bushes deteriorating, allowing arm movment

front no, plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,172 miles

rear propshaft uj splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2015 124,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,780 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,944 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,026 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 YOM is a 2006 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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