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CP06 VVC

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,908 mi
Last recorded148,908 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 148,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2022 148,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,456 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,621 miles

Rear underbody has surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,837 miles

long travel in footbrake

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear floors,inner rear sills,rear shockers,springs,o/s/r metal brake pipe,rear suspension

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

long travel in footbrake

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear floors,inner rear sills,rear shockers,springs,o/s/r metal brake pipe,rear suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,255 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking, requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy dampness, requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (restricted view) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor plan, sills & suspension mountings/ prescribed areas

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted, engine covers & sills covered

vehicle muddy, obstructing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracking, requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy dampness, requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (restricted view) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor plan, sills & suspension mountings/ prescribed areas

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted, engine covers & sills covered

vehicle muddy, obstructing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,577 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion rear floors,inner sills,rear subframe,rear suspension,inner rear sills

Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

No resistance both front shockers

o/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion rear floors,inner sills,rear subframe,rear suspension,inner rear sills

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,037 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,970 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,797 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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CP06 VVC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CP06 VVC, 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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CP06 VVC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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