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BT56 AXF

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,514 mi
Last recorded154,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AXF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 154,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Jacking Point Missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,868 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 121,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,053 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,424 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 46,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT56 AXF is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver 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 BT56 AXF, 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 BT56 AXF registered?

BT56 AXF is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is BT56 AXF safe to buy?

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