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AV56 NKL

2006 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,570 mi
Last recorded178,570 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 178,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 178,570 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear CALIPER RETAINING SPRING MISSING

Pass 11 Dec 2020 169,233 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 264,842 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 264,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 264,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached metal plate at top of bumpstop corroded , no longer supporting top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on shoulder outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted {broken at front}

Pass 6 Dec 2018 161,686 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 161,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,935 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 155,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 151,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 146,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 126,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,916 miles

nearside front tyre has cut

underneath vehicle covered in covers unable to check properly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,364 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 NKL is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

AV56 NKL is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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