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C3 ADS

2006 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,881 mi
Last recorded61,881 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ADS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 61,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,290 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,376 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C3 ADS is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C3 ADS, 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 C3 ADS registered?

C3 ADS is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is C3 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 ADS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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