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BK56 OSN

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,359 mi
Last recorded186,359 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 186,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 186,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,405 miles

Advise extreme uneven wear on both front tyres plus on on tread limit

Advise front brake discs wearing thin border line

Advise oil leak from engine compartment leaking on to offside front brake components eg brake caliper and so forth

Fail 18 Sep 2019 176,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise extreme uneven wear on both front tyres plus on on tread limit

Advise front brake discs wearing thin border line

Advise oil leak from engine compartment leaking on to offside front brake components eg brake caliper and so forth

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 163,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Large engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,700 miles

Bad oil leak

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

Slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2017 147,700 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Bad oil leak

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

Slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,084 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leaks ( intercooler )

Fail 24 Sep 2014 104,163 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leaks ( intercooler )

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 56,118 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 OSN is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK56 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

BK56 OSN is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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