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EA56 JWE

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 JWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,448 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right side (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 53,474 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 53,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light is on

Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,976 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 13 Dec 2017 39,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,713 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,472 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 22,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,561 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,613 miles

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

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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EA56 JWE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA56 JWE, 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 EA56 JWE registered?

EA56 JWE is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is EA56 JWE safe to buy?

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