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DG06 YVZ

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,410 mi
Last recorded169,410 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 169,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexys (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 158,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 150,137 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 134,607 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,030 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,727 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,655 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,041 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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DG06 YVZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVZ, 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 DG06 YVZ registered?

DG06 YVZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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