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EJ06 BTY

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 162,213 miles

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in rack, shockers damp

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,299 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 159,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Colour fading from rear indicators.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 155,585 miles

Central Front under trays fitted limited view of engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/front and has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/rear and has cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 150,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 145,119 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,393 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,188 miles

brake pipes corroding

centre rear seat belt fault /sticking

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2013 121,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres bold on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 111,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre flault showing on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2012 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre flault showing on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2011 104,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,136 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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EJ06 BTY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ06 BTY, 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 EJ06 BTY registered?

EJ06 BTY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is EJ06 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 BTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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