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AV06 KDU

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,685 mi
Last recorded141,685 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 KDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,685 miles

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

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 Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 141,657 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,017 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,365 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges at time of test

front brake discs worn thin

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,380 miles

front inner brake pads worn very low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,984 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Fail 21 Mar 2016 77,906 miles

Fuel tank leaking leaking from o/s of tank and running on to guard as marked (7.2.3)

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,810 miles

front and rear discs very pooor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,082 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s/r lower suspension mount play to limit at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,070 miles

front-rear brake discs corroded

noise-creak from o/s/r suspension

Pass 14 May 2012 55,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KDU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KDU, 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

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What year was AV06 KDU registered?

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

Is AV06 KDU safe to buy?

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