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AK56 YVX

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 137,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 135,230 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 128,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 123,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cap not catching

full inspection of brake pipes and steering due to plastic covers

Fail 14 May 2018 123,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear interference noise pad/shoe

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cap not catching

full inspection of brake pipes and steering due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,659 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 YVX is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

AK56 YVX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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