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BD06 UCB

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,686 mi
Last recorded121,686 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 UCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,686 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,016 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,011 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 103,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,247 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,505 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,689 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres worn to 3/4mm

front discs slightly lipped

front pads getting low

rear pads worn very low

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,246 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

nearside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 May 2013 57,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 43,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,971 miles

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

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 21 May 2009 23,163 miles

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

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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BD06 UCB is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD06 UCB, 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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BD06 UCB is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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