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DG06 VBO

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,807 mi
Last recorded195,807 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 195,807 miles

Both front wheel speed sensors insecure and rubbing on suspension arms

Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS and brake pad warning wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 195,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wheel speed sensors insecure and rubbing on suspension arms

Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS and brake pad warning wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 186,905 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 9 Nov 2020 170,572 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 145,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear prop shaft flexible coupling perished and starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 132,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear prop shaft flexible coupling perished and starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 120,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 115,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 109,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 101,647 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 101,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,932 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,924 miles

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

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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DG06 VBO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG06 VBO, 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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DG06 VBO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2006.

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