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BF56 ZZC

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,782 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,781 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,285 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 22,277 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake pad warning senser adrift and wire appears damaged

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 16,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,801 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,074 miles

slight oil leak from engine

steering angle light staying on advise bmw garage check

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 ZZC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 ZZC registered?

BF56 ZZC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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