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EJ56 AKP

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,057 mi
Last recorded172,057 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AKP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 172,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 154,609 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 145,691 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 130,937 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,358 miles

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

undertrays fitted not all items checked

Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,343 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

undertrays fitted not all items checked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,696 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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EJ56 AKP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ56 AKP, 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 EJ56 AKP registered?

EJ56 AKP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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