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BN56 GBF

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 GBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing slightly damaged

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,933 miles

undertray fitted,o/s front mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,370 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,316 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,368 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN56 GBF is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN56 GBF, 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 BN56 GBF registered?

BN56 GBF is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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