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CX06 XNO

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,815 mi
Last recorded204,815 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 XNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 204,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 191,084 miles

undertrays fitted could not view

Fail 22 Jan 2024 191,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted could not view

Pass 17 Jan 2023 165,720 miles

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

Offside Front slightly misty

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,934 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,235 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 116,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,961 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 98,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,105 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2015 75,796 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,796 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,184 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,863 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have low tread

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,134 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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CX06 XNO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX06 XNO, 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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What year was CX06 XNO registered?

CX06 XNO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is CX06 XNO safe to buy?

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