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BN06 XNY

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,934 mi
Last recorded223,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 223,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet catch u/s

Fail 27 May 2025 223,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet catch u/s

Pass 3 May 2024 217,542 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 217,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 212,744 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 197,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 187,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 169,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 152,351 miles

offside rear jack point missing

Fail 18 Mar 2019 152,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear jack point missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,754 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 133,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,142 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,165 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,306 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,366 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XNY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

BN06 XNY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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