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BK56 GXA

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,420 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper strut to mounting excessively worn

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 85,548 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,864 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 83,864 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre scrubbing off

Nearside 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 centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 626,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,990 miles

steering lock light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

There is damage to the nearside front off the car

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,046 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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BK56 GXA is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue 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 BK56 GXA, 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 BK56 GXA registered?

BK56 GXA is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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