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CA06 HKJ

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 161,382 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension - nearside front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension - nearside rear upper, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension - offside front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary repairs to both rear exhaust mountings

Pass 31 Jul 2025 154,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 152,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 139,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 139,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 136,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted - condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,389 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 120,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,104 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges badly

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,939 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 105,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,108 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,659 miles

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 25 Nov 2013 78,144 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 68,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,458 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 HKJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CA06 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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