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DN06 LWU

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,903 mi
Last recorded131,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 LWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 131,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 105,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear noise when park brake applied

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

supplementary restraint system warning light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,635 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 71,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,998 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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DN06 LWU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DN06 LWU, 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 DN06 LWU registered?

DN06 LWU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is DN06 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 LWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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