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DU06 AXZ

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,885 mi
Last recorded147,885 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,885 miles

Front WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 147,885 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,599 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Inner brake disc dust shield rattling

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,007 miles

rear subframe corroed but not to excess

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,725 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 May 2019 122,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 122,411 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,233 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 95,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 May 2013 84,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 68,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,665 miles

Driver window weatherstrip loose.

Slight buckle on inside edge of N/S/F wheel.

Slight edge wear on N/S/F tyre.

Slight edge wear on O/S/F tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,575 miles

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

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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DU06 AXZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DU06 AXZ, 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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DU06 AXZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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