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AU06 LMY

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,656 mi
Last recorded158,656 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LMY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 158,656 miles

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

child seats fitted in front and rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2015 158,656 miles

child seats fitted in front and rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,304 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,045 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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AU06 LMY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU06 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU06 LMY?

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What year was AU06 LMY registered?

AU06 LMY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is AU06 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 LMY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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