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AD06 RYU

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 RYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in front of axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipes across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 127,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,641 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,819 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,776 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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AD06 RYU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD06 RYU, 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 AD06 RYU registered?

AD06 RYU is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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