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DY56 XLV

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,354 mi
Last recorded117,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Front bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop split

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,619 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Front bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop split

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,105 miles

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Rear bump stops split

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

both front bump stops perished

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,028 miles

Both front bump stops perished

Both rear bump stops split

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,460 miles

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

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

all bump stops perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,953 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 XLV is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

DY56 XLV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DY56 XLV safe to buy?

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