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DU56 BZP

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,097 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,086 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SMALL CRACK (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,001 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SMALL CRACK (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front bumper has damage

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

Offside Rear bumper fixings loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

service lamp on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,398 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front bumper has damage

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

Offside Rear bumper fixings loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

service lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low inflation

Pass 26 May 2015 96,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyre worn around adge of tyre

oil low

Pass 10 May 2014 86,716 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 86,716 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,616 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,549 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 BZP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU56 BZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 BZP registered?

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

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