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CA06 BHX

2006 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 132,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 124,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,572 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,489 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,300 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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CA06 BHX is a 2006 BMW 120 in Brown 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 CA06 BHX, 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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CA06 BHX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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