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EF56 HJV

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,376 mi
Last recorded62,376 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,376 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,111 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 56,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,974 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 49,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,809 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 31,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,391 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,892 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,922 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 19,351 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,351 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,599 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 14,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,859 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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EF56 HJV 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 68.2%.

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 EF56 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

EF56 HJV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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