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EN06 OMZ

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,796 mi
Last recorded173,796 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 173,796 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 173,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,604 miles

PAS 'stiff'

Fail 1 Dec 2021 163,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PAS 'stiff'

Pass 22 Oct 2020 150,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 150,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 133,879 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 133,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 118,022 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 14 May 2018 118,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions failed (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,628 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 99,628 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers are fitted to both sills which limits the inspection in this area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers are fitted to both sills which limits the inspection in this area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,329 miles

front tyres worn 3/4mm & worn on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,253 miles

full lower protection cover fitted to floorpan of vehicle, not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Jul 2009 39,952 miles

rear tyres worn 2mm.

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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EN06 OMZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EN06 OMZ, 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 EN06 OMZ registered?

EN06 OMZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is EN06 OMZ safe to buy?

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