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AV56 HFP

2006 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

230,144 mi
Last recorded230,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 230,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 230,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 137,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both side ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 132,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both side ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,634 miles

Rear surface corrosion on axle

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front brake pipe flexi starting to perish

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,765 miles

General corrosion on and around mountings for rear sub-frame

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,028 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise urgent investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,827 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,731 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,442 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on legal limit advise replacement

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,883 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 HFP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV56 HFP, 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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AV56 HFP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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