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DY56 CAA

2006 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,439 mi
Last recorded194,439 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 194,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 176,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 163,299 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 147,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 147,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,612 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 118,102 miles

brake pads light on pads ok

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 107,446 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,115 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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DY56 CAA is a 2006 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY56 CAA, 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 DY56 CAA registered?

DY56 CAA is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DY56 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 CAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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