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AX55 EYM

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 EYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,778 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault brake dash lights on fault entered on dash (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake discs fluctuating and brake pedal bouncing warped discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub suspension arm bush outer excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function burst and not damping at all dangeroues (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub suspension arm bush outer excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm wear indicators recommend replacement near future 225x45x17

Offside Front brake disc gaurd insecure and scracthing on disc recommend securing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper blade damaged (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function no damping affect worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lens broken (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing drivers door mirrow missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all tyres under inflated recommend tyre pressure correction

advise nearside and offside front tyres approaching 2mm wear indicators legal limit 1,6mm 205x55x16

advise nearside and offside rear lower hub bushes have play but not excessive recommend replacement

advise offside front inner wheel arch plastic guard broken damaged

advise offside rear fuel flap missing but fuel cap sealed and secure

advise offside rear indicator bulb starting to flash white light recommend bulb replacement

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,741 miles

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

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

parking brake passed on minimum requirements

Fail 6 Apr 2017 118,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake passed on minimum requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2016 112,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,092 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,669 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 102,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,625 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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,078 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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AX55 EYM is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX55 EYM, 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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AX55 EYM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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