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BJ06 SXM

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,182 mi
Last recorded144,182 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 SXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil Leak - Rear Differential

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 144,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil Leak - Rear Differential

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory note steering lock warning light on before starting vehicle

advisory parking brake perfomance low offside low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,431 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,431 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,371 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BJ06 SXM is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ06 SXM, 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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BJ06 SXM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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