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L300 ONV

2006 BMW 120

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 ONV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 117,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 117,410 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt in all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 117,021 miles

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

indicator stork slightly damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 103,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 97,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,012 miles

Central exhaust has minor leak

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,139 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel slightly seized

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,250 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on both front tyres

zero emissions recorded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,898 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on both front tyres

zero emissions recorded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,846 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,199 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,126 miles

EML light on

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,422 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,199 miles

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

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

pad warning light on .r/h/front tyre small crack in inner side wall.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,632 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,601 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 2 Nov 2010 35,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,865 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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L300 ONV is a 2006 BMW 120 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 L300 ONV, 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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L300 ONV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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