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BK56 UKD

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,033 mi
Last recorded178,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 168,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 153,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 143,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 139,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,396 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,546 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s &n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s &n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,319 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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 UKD 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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

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

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