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BK56 UKL

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,883 mi
Last recorded182,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 182,883 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 182,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 177,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 160,338 miles

Engine covers, under vehicle covers and outer body sill covers fitteed restricting full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2018 160,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under vehicle covers and outer body sill covers fitteed restricting full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,875 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 128,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,451 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing low offside front close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,933 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UKL is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

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

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