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2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,534 mi
Last recorded179,534 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,534 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 179,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 158,795 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 158,774 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,233 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 145,233 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,834 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,668 miles

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear bottom joints has wear

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,966 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,966 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,005 miles

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

No rear washer

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,072 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

REAR BRAKE PADS ON APPROX 4MM

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 USD is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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