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BX56 FRK

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,519 mi
Last recorded194,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 194,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 187,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 179,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 171,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,703 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 143,129 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 118,091 miles

both rear tyre worn close to limit

engine oil leak

traction control light on

Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,091 miles

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

both rear tyre worn close to limit

engine oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,539 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,506 miles

rear tyre depth around 3mm.

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 FRK 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 92.9%.

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 BX56 FRK, 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 BX56 FRK registered?

BX56 FRK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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