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AK56 RKN

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex pipe leaking but not excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 100,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex pipe leaking but not excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,005 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,609 miles

Nearside 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 2021 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 71,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,914 miles

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

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

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)

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 RKN 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 94.1%.

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

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