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BX52 XES

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 162,444 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 162,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,440 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met limit 18%

Pass 9 Aug 2021 131,532 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,079 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some compopnents

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 120,079 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some compopnents

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,330 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,631 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 82,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,863 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

both front tyres step tread

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 205/50/17

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,011 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits

undershields fitted to front/rear and sides of the car

Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limits

undershields fitted to front/rear and sides of the car

Pass 26 May 2011 35,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,552 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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BX52 XES is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BX52 XES, 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 BX52 XES registered?

BX52 XES is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is BX52 XES safe to buy?

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