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AV06 NJU

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 145,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front chip on windscreen

Front undertray fitted

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,262 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front chip on wind screen

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 127,492 miles

undertray fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,828 miles

prop shaft coupling crack

Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm strongly advice (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,719 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,975 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,034 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,332 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 NJU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

AV06 NJU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is AV06 NJU safe to buy?

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