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BN06 XMZ

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,634 mi
Last recorded177,634 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 177,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 177,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 172,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 162,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 151,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 151,696 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 151,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,439 miles

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

T P M S warning light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,550 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum on the dipstick

Removed obstruction from center windscreen

Removed obstruction hanging from interior mirror

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 XMZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XMZ, 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 BN06 XMZ registered?

BN06 XMZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is BN06 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 XMZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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