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AV06 HCJ

2006 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,914 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,852 miles

Central Rear rear wiper missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad at 2mm limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,721 miles

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,848 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,110 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2015 30,272 miles

All four tyres slightly perished centre section

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,948 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 18,409 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 11,519 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,484 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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AV06 HCJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV06 HCJ, 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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AV06 HCJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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