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CSJ 7T

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 7T
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,539 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 138,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 136,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2018 133,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 133,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on the nearside x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 132,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft rear coupling worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 95,112 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 95,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 83,917 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,353 miles

rear nearside tyre on 2.5mm

rear offside tyre 3mm

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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CSJ 7T is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSJ 7T, 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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CSJ 7T is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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