MOT Status
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157,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe mounting brackets (Front of subframe) heavily corroded
Rear underside heavily corroded
Undertrays fitted covering some testable items
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe mounting brackets (Front of subframe) heavily corroded
Rear underside heavily corroded
Undertrays fitted covering some testable items
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm/hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub frame corroded (surface)
Nearside Front 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))
slight oil leak (dipstick incorrectly seated) fixed.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyres different size to fronts same across axle
rear tyres different size to fronts same across axle
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre bald inside edge
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BN56 JFZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BN56 JFZ, 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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BN56 JFZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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