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BJ06 ZXA

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,022 mi
Last recorded189,022 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 189,022 miles

Body has Damage all around

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 189,022 miles

Body has Damage all around

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 162,471 miles

Front Engine noisy

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

Offside Front bumper accidental damage

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 162,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Engine noisy

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

Offside Front bumper accidental damage

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 135,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 135,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,724 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 53,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,016 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 24,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2009 24,047 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 ZXA is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXA, 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 BJ06 ZXA registered?

BJ06 ZXA is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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