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DU06 ETY

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,888 mi
Last recorded200,888 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 ETY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 200,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 200,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 190,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 179,055 miles

hand brake just met legal requirment

Pass 12 May 2018 167,237 miles

Mild surface corrosion on underside of vehicle. Inspect regularly for integrity.

Pass 6 May 2017 157,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,441 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 127,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 115,223 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,102 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 105,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 98,249 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to limit

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,683 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads appear fairly low

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 ETY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU06 ETY, 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 ETY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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