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EF56 PXY

2006 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 100,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge(s) bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake warning permanently lit

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,294 miles

Fuel cap seal perished & splitting badly

Fail 23 Mar 2020 92,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55R16 RFT

Fuel cap seal perished & splitting badly

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,374 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,896 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,646 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 PXY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PXY, 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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EF56 PXY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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