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BU06 YOL

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,752 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 68,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,536 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,342 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,956 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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BU06 YOL is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU06 YOL, 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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BU06 YOL is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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