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BM06 ONE

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM06 ONE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 121,905 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has been undersealed.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,427 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,210 miles

plastice trims fitted to sills and underbody floors

Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearsiderear tyre wearing low 3mm

plastice trims fitted to sills and underbody floors

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,685 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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BM06 ONE is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BM06 ONE, 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 BM06 ONE registered?

BM06 ONE is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BM06 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM06 ONE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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