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BU56 ZSO

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,815 mi
Last recorded144,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,815 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS AND OS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,121 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,910 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,509 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,205 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,205 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,262 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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BU56 ZSO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BU56 ZSO, 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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What year was BU56 ZSO registered?

BU56 ZSO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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