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BN56 PUK

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,692 mi
Last recorded192,692 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 192,692 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 187,385 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 182,363 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 172,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 165,162 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 154,984 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 10 May 2017 154,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 18 May 2016 138,326 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn

Pass 7 May 2015 124,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,165 miles

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges close to the limit

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge very close to the limit / nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,954 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,891 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,540 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 PUK 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 BN56 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

BN56 PUK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is BN56 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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