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BN56 VXA

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 VXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 119,235 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 119,233 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 111,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2017 68,501 miles

plastic under trays fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some inspection

Pass 23 May 2016 31,994 miles

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2015 54,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,271 miles

front discs corroded on edges pads approx 60% worn

front tyres on 5mm and edges wearing

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs corroded on edges pads approx 60% worn

front tyres on 5mm and edges wearing

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,722 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads 5mm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,235 miles

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

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 VXA is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXA, 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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BN56 VXA is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is BN56 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 VXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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