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A21 EAD

2006 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,033 mi
Last recorded172,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 172,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 160,227 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 160,225 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 153,825 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 143,992 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays are very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 143,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Charging lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays are very wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 138,718 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2021 138,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2020 133,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,512 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

radiator cooling fan inop

Pass 1 Mar 2018 131,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel bearings and diff noisy

Fail 1 Mar 2018 131,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel bearings and diff noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,506 miles

Nearside Mirror missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view of the road

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside mirror missing

OSF door check strap bolt loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,810 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF door check strap bolt loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,791 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF door check strap bolt loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,296 miles

OSR brake pad wear indicator wire fouling drive shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,940 miles

Bonnet very difficult to open

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,015 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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A21 EAD is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A21 EAD, 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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A21 EAD is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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