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DY56 YXN

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,149 miles

Chip on Screen | Zone A | <10mm

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,001 miles

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

Rear axle unit has surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,462 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,458 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,979 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 90,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,101 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cut to tread to cord but less than 25mm in length (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 63,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,958 miles

both front tyres perishing on treads

Fail 19 Sep 2012 17,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,772 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,561 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 YXN is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

DY56 YXN is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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