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CE56 JGY

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 JGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 109,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged FRONT TYRES RUN FLAT NOT SUITABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,666 miles

engine cover / floor trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover / floor trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,870 miles

Service light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,031 miles

both rear tyres wearing outside edge

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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CE56 JGY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CE56 JGY, 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

How do I check the history of CE56 JGY?

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What year was CE56 JGY registered?

CE56 JGY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is CE56 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 JGY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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