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AF56 VPY

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VPY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 71,277 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,591 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

TPMS Warning light on at time of test

unable to check all rear adult belts/seats due to child seats fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,591 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TPMS Warning light on at time of test

unable to check all rear adult belts/seats due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 85,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,199 miles

Full Vehicle Undertrays Fitted When Tested.

N/S/F Jacking block missing.

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

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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AF56 VPY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF56 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 VPY registered?

AF56 VPY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AF56 VPY safe to buy?

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