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AK56 DZU

2006 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,090 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,090 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,666 miles

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

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

Under tray missing

Windows faulty

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under tray missing

Windows faulty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,114 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,233 miles

Covers Fitted

N/S Front Brake Pad Wear,Wire Broken

Tow Ball Missing at Time of Test

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,829 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 61,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,409 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,830 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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AK56 DZU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK56 DZU, 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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AK56 DZU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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