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BD06 PYA

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

239,910 mi
Last recorded239,910 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 PYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 239,910 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides considerably perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass delaminating ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has no damping effect at all (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not damaged but wiring is incorrectly routed so is very close to coil spring (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush / pin on main lateral arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated considerable perished and splitting and recommend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front oil leak onto exhaust which is a fire risk

Fail 9 Aug 2019 239,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. too low and has an offside kickup - lhd type (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides considerably perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp damaged and is not as secure as offside headlamp , however not insecure which is a failure .

Nearside Front wear indicator wiring is insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass delaminating ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has no damping effect at all (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not damaged but wiring is incorrectly routed so is very close to coil spring (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush / pin on main lateral arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated considerable perished and splitting and recommend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front oil leak onto exhaust which is a fire risk

Pass 15 Dec 2017 233,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 233,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 227,732 miles

Centre heat shield loose above exhaust system.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cases missing. (5.2.4a)

cover fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 213,507 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake pads look low further inspection required

Fail 17 Jul 2015 213,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake pads look low further inspection required

Pass 15 Jul 2014 197,331 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s main beam bulb in correctly fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2014 197,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s main beam bulb in correctly fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2013 181,231 miles

Major oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 158,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs lipped & corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 136,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs lipped & corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 116,025 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 30 May 2009 82,870 miles

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

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

light smoke coming from engine bay

Fail 30 May 2009 82,870 miles

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

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

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

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

light smoke coming from engine bay

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 PYA is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD06 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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