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BT56 YKH

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,248 mi
Last recorded129,248 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2019 120,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner tread

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

diesel flap broken

front wipers poor clearing

Fail 14 Dec 2019 120,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn thin, pads 70% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner tread

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

diesel flap broken

front wipers poor clearing

Pass 22 Dec 2018 112,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

front brake flex hoses perishing

fuel filler cap is insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,439 miles

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,435 miles

PETROL FLAP BROKEN

Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,795 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake warning light on dash

Fail 21 Dec 2012 75,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake warning light on dash

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,713 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 404,611 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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BT56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT56 YKH, 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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BT56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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