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AO56 FLJ

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 162,716 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2024 158,626 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 153,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,824 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes part inspected undertrays fitted

general corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,823 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes part inspected undertrays fitted

general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,599 miles

brake pipes part inspected undertrays fitted

general corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,158 miles

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

brake pipes part inspected due to undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock dust cover broken

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front shock dust cover broken

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,561 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

rear prop shaft rubber bush deterioated and split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,992 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,039 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Rear Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,190 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 FLJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO56 FLJ, 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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What year was AO56 FLJ registered?

AO56 FLJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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