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DU56 BZG

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,213 mi
Last recorded96,213 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,902 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside front tyre slight cuts (No cord)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 21 Jul 2017 86,902 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre slight cuts (No cord)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 16 Jul 2016 78,180 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Slight cut at Nearside rear tyre (No cord)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight cut at Nearside rear tyre (No cord)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,200 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,712 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall scuffed.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,754 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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DU56 BZG is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU56 BZG, 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 DU56 BZG registered?

DU56 BZG is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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