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BU56 ZTB

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,231 mi
Last recorded187,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 187,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

brake warning light on

tyre light on

Pass 26 Jan 2022 179,656 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 170,163 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hose's perished

Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,287 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,979 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 149,979 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 94,066 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,748 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure warning light on at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,943 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)

Puncture n/s/r tyre.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Puncture n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,625 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 ZTB is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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