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CK56 ZNU

2006 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray and covers fitted on underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,362 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front,offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear sub-frame +suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,334 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 73,143 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,658 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,440 miles

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,495 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 38,465 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,351 miles

rear washers inop

Pass 17 May 2012 32,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,059 miles

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)

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

front washers poor / blocked

offside number plate lamp inop

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,616 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

o/s/f top strut mount rough slightly during operation

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,875 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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CK56 ZNU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CK56 ZNU, 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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CK56 ZNU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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