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AV56 RWK

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,950 mi
Last recorded138,950 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,467 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,464 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,783 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,781 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,631 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 RWK 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 81%.

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 RWK, 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 RWK registered?

AV56 RWK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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