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B3 BEG

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,655 mi
Last recorded65,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BEG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge on MINIMUM DEPTH! (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 65,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge on MINIMUM DEPTH! (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,027 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,917 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.91v ssr (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,575 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 39,557 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,102 miles

airbag warning light is on and as from the 20th of March 2013 will become part of the MOT test and fail for being on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,814 miles

Near side rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,014 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,688 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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B3 BEG is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 BEG, 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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What year was B3 BEG registered?

B3 BEG is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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