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AE56 XLP

2006 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,062 mi
Last recorded135,062 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,062 miles

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

Front brake hose perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 115,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 97,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 2 May 2015 92,262 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 May 2014 87,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,883 miles

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

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

STANDARD COIL SPRING FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR CORNER.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

STANDARD COIL SPRING FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR CORNER.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 66,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

front under tray missing

rear coil springs differant types

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,436 miles

front under tray missing

rear coil springs differant types

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,468 miles

rear tyres on limits

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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AE56 XLP is a 2006 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE56 XLP, 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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AE56 XLP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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