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DY06 OKZ

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,832 mi
Last recorded145,832 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 145,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 145,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 136,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 128,875 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 128,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 123,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly and feathered on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn and feathered on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly and feathered on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn and feathered on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2020 123,696 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly and feathered on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn and feathered on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly and feathered on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn and feathered on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,083 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,545 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 57,613 miles

Offside front tyre started to perish in between the tread pattern

Fail 1 May 2012 57,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre started to perish in between the tread pattern

Fail 4 May 2011 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 4 May 2011 48,613 miles

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 21 Apr 2010 38,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,069 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 OKZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKZ, 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 OKZ registered?

DY06 OKZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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