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BK56 GXC

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 105,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,319 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear brake pads unchecked due to lack of access through wheel trims

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,455 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,637 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 43,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,115 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,560 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,686 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 GXC 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 90%.

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 GXC, 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 BK56 GXC registered?

BK56 GXC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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