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EF56 VPR

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,815 mi
Last recorded191,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VPR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 191,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 171,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 151,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,035 miles

Propshaft flexible coupling split/perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 95,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,997 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted preventing full underbody inspection.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,997 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted preventing full underbody inspection.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,712 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 VPR is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 VPR registered?

EF56 VPR is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is EF56 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 VPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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