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BJ56 EVF

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,240 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,369 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front worn edges

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 138,815 miles

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,466 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,443 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,331 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,275 miles

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

Nearside mirror poor

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside mirror poor

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,895 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Fail 21 Nov 2015 96,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 89,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 76,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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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BJ56 EVF is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ56 EVF, 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 BJ56 EVF registered?

BJ56 EVF is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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