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BO53 APL

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 APL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,186 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,135 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,586 miles

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,586 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)

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

outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,227 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on outer edge

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic shields

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,177 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BO53 APL is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BO53 APL, 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 BO53 APL registered?

BO53 APL is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BO53 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 APL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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