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DY56 FXE

2006 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 123,458 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp aim/pattern slightly poor

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,692 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,123 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,593 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,593 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,029 miles

nsr brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,250 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,337 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,947 miles

advise rear ns bumper damage

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 FXE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DY56 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is DY56 FXE safe to buy?

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