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DY56 FWU

2006 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 133,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 133,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look like they are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,988 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look like they are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,291 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,754 miles

oil dampness

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,958 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,735 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,848 miles

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,893 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 FWU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWU, 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 DY56 FWU registered?

DY56 FWU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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