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C3 CYT

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,171 mi
Last recorded65,171 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 65,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,509 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,935 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2021 59,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,089 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 49,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 14,831 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,699 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)

nsf trye is starting to crack due to age

nsr tyre is starting to crack due to age

osf trye is starting to crack due to age

osr tyre is starting to crack due to age

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,034 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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C3 CYT is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

C3 CYT is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is C3 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CYT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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