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CP56 GLJ

2006 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,367 mi
Last recorded159,367 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 159,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 157,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 156,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 154,464 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 151,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 149,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 145,075 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 144,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 131,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear wheel binding

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

Fail 20 Oct 2016 131,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear wheel binding

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2012 79,532 miles

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

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

low effort n/s park brake

noise from front exhaust

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,427 miles

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

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

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

low effort n/s park brake

noise from front exhaust

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Major oil leak from vacumn pump, leaking over manifold and cat!!!

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,360 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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CP56 GLJ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP56 GLJ, 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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CP56 GLJ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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