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CE56 ZLZ

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,934 mi
Last recorded139,934 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,934 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 139,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 139,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 139,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 131,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessive wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 124,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessive wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,207 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,726 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,352 miles

dsc light on

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,689 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR tyre slight cut in tread

NSf tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,311 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 34,311 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,791 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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CE56 ZLZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE56 ZLZ, 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 CE56 ZLZ registered?

CE56 ZLZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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