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DY56 XLK

2006 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,212 mi
Last recorded88,212 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 78,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,732 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 XLK is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

DY56 XLK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DY56 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 XLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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