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AV56 FGM

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,710 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 100,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 91,361 miles

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,799 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rears axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,796 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontal Bush As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontal Bush As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rears axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (cracking) (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge bold ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly bold

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

Rear brake pipes have slight outer surface corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (cracking) (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge bold ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly bold

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

Rear brake pipes have slight outer surface corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,917 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Door has slight damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes have slight outer surface corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hoses cracking/perished

nearside front fog light missing

offside rear brake pad & abs wire rubbing on antiroll bar link

rear coated brake pipes have sight corrosion

scew in nearside rear tyre

service light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,780 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

wiperblades smearing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,400 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,998 miles

front and rear discs worn???

pads 75% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,345 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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AV56 FGM is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV56 FGM, 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 AV56 FGM registered?

AV56 FGM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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