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BF56 KSJ

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

317,640 mi
Last recorded317,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 317,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 317,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 309,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate oil leak, exhaust has oil residue on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2025 309,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive moderate oil leak, exhaust has oil residue on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 298,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 298,946 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers, under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 289,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertray and sill covers present

Pass 25 Jan 2021 277,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 265,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 244,478 miles

Front Four new tyres and rear

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 244,478 miles

Front Four new tyres and rear

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 219,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 219,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 199,776 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 199,776 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 169,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 169,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205.50.17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 205.50.17 (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 89,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,107 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,729 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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BF56 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF56 KSJ, 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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BF56 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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