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BX06 FVN

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,084 mi
Last recorded120,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil level on minimum

Fail 10 Jan 2025 117,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms on both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake effort slight low but meeting requirements

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,497 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside hand brake effort slightly low but still meeting efficincy

Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,815 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 7 Jan 2019 98,205 miles

Front tyres are slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 98,205 miles

Front tyres are slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,860 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 71,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,481 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

both rear tyres 2mm

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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BX06 FVN is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX06 FVN, 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 BX06 FVN registered?

BX06 FVN is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is BX06 FVN safe to buy?

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