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AV56 XUR

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,418 mi
Last recorded200,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 200,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 190,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 182,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 157,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 157,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 131,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 105,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,085 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 140,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,352 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,032 miles

can not view a b s pump unit

can not view brake fluid reservoir

Fail 15 Jan 2010 64,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

can not view a b s pump unit

can not view brake fluid reservoir

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 XUR is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

AV56 XUR is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is AV56 XUR safe to buy?

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