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BD56 VMC

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,819 mi
Last recorded36,819 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,322 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,764 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 31,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 31,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 30,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 27,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front's are starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Sign's of the ball joint leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 27,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front's are starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Sign's of the ball joint leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,088 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated and chunking

front washers and wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,810 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,839 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 7,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 5,881 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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BD56 VMC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue 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 BD56 VMC, 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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BD56 VMC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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