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DY06 FKB

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,705 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 122,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,758 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower rear arm inner bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,218 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 109,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 106,880 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,978 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,918 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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DY06 FKB is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY06 FKB, 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 DY06 FKB registered?

DY06 FKB is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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