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AK56 JGF

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,902 mi
Last recorded180,902 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 JGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 180,902 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 169,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,449 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,015 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,613 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 JGF is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JGF, 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 AK56 JGF registered?

AK56 JGF is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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