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CN06 GAR

2017 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,740 mi
Last recorded67,740 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 GAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,740 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,045 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 45,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 38,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,266 miles

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 11 Aug 2020 17,813 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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CN06 GAR is a 2017 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 CN06 GAR, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of CN06 GAR?

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What year was CN06 GAR registered?

CN06 GAR is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is CN06 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN06 GAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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