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BX56 DFO

2006 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,064 mi
Last recorded125,064 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 125,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2018 118,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken .

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,042 miles

Front BOTH WIPERS SMEAR

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES INNER TO HUB (3.6.B.4d)

Front PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,435 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,043 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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 12 May 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,220 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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BX56 DFO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX56 DFO, 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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BX56 DFO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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