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BO53 DZY

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 DZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 117,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 117,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 108,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,955 miles

Brake lever has less reserve travel

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,084 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded connecting to brake flexy hose

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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BO53 DZY 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 85%.

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 BO53 DZY, 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 BO53 DZY registered?

BO53 DZY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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