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BX56 GFO

2006 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,763 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,829 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,829 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,753 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,964 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 63,898 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 53,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,396 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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 17 Apr 2012 36,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,740 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 GFO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GFO, 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 BX56 GFO registered?

BX56 GFO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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