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BJ56 EWD

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger snapped and heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 119,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger snapped and heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,520 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 109,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,077 miles

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,165 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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BJ56 EWD is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

BJ56 EWD is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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