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AO56 DYV

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,622 mi
Last recorded151,622 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 151,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Fail 17 Aug 2019 151,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Washer fluid low

slight body damage

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,494 miles

n/s/f brake late

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,105 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,985 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,985 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,019 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,151 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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AO56 DYV is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO56 DYV, 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 AO56 DYV registered?

AO56 DYV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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