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BF56 KVW

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,687 mi
Last recorded95,687 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,687 miles

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

park brake effort low readings - advise adjustments or repair work required

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake effort low readings - advise adjustments or repair work required

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread depth 2mm legal minimum depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake performance 17% minimum requirement 16%

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,004 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,456 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,026 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,004 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oily around power steering reservoir

Pass 28 Dec 2012 64,165 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,478 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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BF56 KVW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF56 KVW, 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 BF56 KVW registered?

BF56 KVW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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