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CU04 LEW

2006 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,615 mi
Last recorded154,615 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LEW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,615 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 129,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Nearside Rear has nail in tread

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

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

Offside headlamp has condensation in side

oil leak from rear of gearbox

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,922 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,607 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,171 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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CU04 LEW is a 2006 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU04 LEW, 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 CU04 LEW registered?

CU04 LEW is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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