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CX56 UVW

2006 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,753 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,028 miles

all 4 brake flexis have slight cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,835 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,069 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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CX56 UVW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX56 UVW, 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 CX56 UVW registered?

CX56 UVW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CX56 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 UVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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