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BX06 ENW

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 ENW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 139,300 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 139,300 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,790 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 123,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2022 111,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 106,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake caliper retainer spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,412 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,412 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,715 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,016 miles

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,017 miles

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

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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BX06 ENW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black 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 BX06 ENW, 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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BX06 ENW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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