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AO56 UZP

2006 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,160 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,700 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,280 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 20,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,517 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 UZP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

AO56 UZP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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