MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil light on
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Rear exhaust mount broken but system is still supported
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in o/s/r tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nail in o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU56 EKX is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 DU56 EKX, 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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DU56 EKX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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