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BN06 USC

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,549 mi
Last recorded168,549 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 USC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 168,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 164,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 153,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 127,592 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 May 2014 109,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,032 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,867 miles

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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BN06 USC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN06 USC, 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 BN06 USC registered?

BN06 USC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is BN06 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 USC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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