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AV56 NPE

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,302 mi
Last recorded175,302 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 175,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 142,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,129 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge.

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

Front blades poor

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose at fixings. Adequately secured.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 129,129 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge.

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

Front blades poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose at fixings. Adequately secured.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,343 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1.6mm 2mm no reserve tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2mm 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 32,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,947 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 NPE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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