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AY56 ZWK

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,100 mi
Last recorded180,100 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 180,100 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 176,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 170,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 152,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 107,526 miles

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

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

Various undertrays

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,582 miles

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

imbalance on handbrake operation

Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

imbalance on handbrake operation

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,536 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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AY56 ZWK is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY56 ZWK, 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 AY56 ZWK registered?

AY56 ZWK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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