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CLU 8T

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 8T
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 100,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,780 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,558 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,167 miles

Bonnet catch partly seized but secure on time of test

None Run flat tyre fitted to front axle O/S

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,055 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,784 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,734 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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CLU 8T 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 CLU 8T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLU 8T registered?

CLU 8T is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is CLU 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLU 8T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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