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DY06 KNE

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KNE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear fuel flap/door loose

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

underside overs fitted limiting visual inpection of some items

Fail 13 Sep 2017 157,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect re- fitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear fuel flap/door loose

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

underside overs fitted limiting visual inpection of some items

Pass 12 Sep 2016 146,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing low 3mm

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,288 miles

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

rear differential mount failed and leaking oil

Fail 31 Aug 2013 89,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear differential mount failed and leaking oil

Pass 21 Jul 2012 74,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn & lip, nsr tyre inner edge low,

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,758 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 KNE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNE, 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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DY06 KNE is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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