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BJ06 VDZ

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 151,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,920 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 144,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 127,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt shroud , plastic cover (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,112 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,095 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,068 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,864 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,440 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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BJ06 VDZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDZ, 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 BJ06 VDZ registered?

BJ06 VDZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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