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BN56 KDO

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,986 mi
Last recorded226,986 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 226,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs worn.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 220,987 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 212,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 198,319 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater lens loose.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 169,351 miles

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

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

Slight damage of offside rear wing.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 169,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight damage of offside rear wing.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 142,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing has some minor scratches on it.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 117,615 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,438 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,943 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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BN56 KDO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KDO, 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 KDO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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