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BT06 HVL

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 180,342 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 180,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 169,323 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 160,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 153,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 147,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 137,571 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 130,321 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,321 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 123,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 123,314 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,994 miles

wear on innside of front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,607 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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BT06 HVL is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT06 HVL, 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 BT06 HVL registered?

BT06 HVL is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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