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BD06 PVP

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,751 mi
Last recorded157,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 PVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 157,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 152,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,346 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 101,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in offside rear upper arm inner bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,346 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in offside upper arm inner bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,119 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,286 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2011 67,295 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,869 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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BD06 PVP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BD06 PVP, 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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BD06 PVP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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