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CV56 GPF

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 129,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 121,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 106,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2013 106,250 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,397 miles

n/s/f tyre inner + outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner + outer edges worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre inner + outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner + outer edges worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,434 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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CV56 GPF is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV56 GPF, 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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CV56 GPF is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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