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DN55 EKW

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,876 mi
Last recorded145,876 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 EKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 145,876 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 145,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 135,328 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,999 miles

both rear flexi to caliper brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake disc corroding

screen damage

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,967 miles

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

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

both rear flexi to caliper brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake disc corroding

screen damage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,399 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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DN55 EKW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN55 EKW, 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 DN55 EKW registered?

DN55 EKW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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