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AO56 DYY

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel started to bind

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2020 141,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 141,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,203 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level low

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 133,203 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on outer edge

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil level low

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,081 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 109,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,816 miles

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

offside number plate light dim

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,571 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 DYY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

AO56 DYY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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