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BV06 XTB

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XTB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 147,895 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 23 Apr 2025 147,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Apr 2024 144,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 144,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 142,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,033 miles

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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 129,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,684 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,786 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,816 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,575 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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BV06 XTB is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV06 XTB, 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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BV06 XTB is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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