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BU56 ZWJ

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,459 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 133,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 123,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,007 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,007 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,433 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,433 miles

damage wheel rims.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

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 ZWJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZWJ, 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 BU56 ZWJ registered?

BU56 ZWJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BU56 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 ZWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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