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EF56 EBC

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,347 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 85,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,501 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,177 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 32,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EF56 EBC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF56 EBC, 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 EF56 EBC registered?

EF56 EBC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is EF56 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 EBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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