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DU56 WVC

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 134,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 134,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also been run flat & worn inner wall. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear position light 50%.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake pipe to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 115,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

runflat indicator on, reset

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,401 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 WVC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DU56 WVC, 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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DU56 WVC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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