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DG56 OZM

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 241,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 225,268 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 212,419 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 212,419 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 208,767 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear axle beam support brackets corroding

brake warning light on

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2016 208,767 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning harness (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear axle beam support brackets corroding

brake warning light on

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 190,835 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2015 190,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 165,568 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2014 165,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2013 137,958 miles

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

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

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,958 miles

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,879 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight chips to windscreen

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight chips to windscreen

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,280 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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DG56 OZM 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 66.7%.

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 DG56 OZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 OZM registered?

DG56 OZM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 OZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 OZM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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