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AV56 GPO

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,980 mi
Last recorded132,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 132,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,769 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 131,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,022 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 129,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,769 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,759 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,928 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 107,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,283 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,343 miles

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 18 Jul 2011 71,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,310 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 GPO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

AV56 GPO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AV56 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 GPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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