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CU06 LYK

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 LYK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,028 miles

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

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

undretray fitted front

Fail 19 Jul 2025 135,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undretray fitted front

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,360 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,828 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements 17%

tpm light on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2023 120,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements 17%

Pass 2 Jul 2022 94,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,220 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,128 miles

Rear brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,839 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,356 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,356 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,854 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,238 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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CU06 LYK is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU06 LYK, 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 CU06 LYK registered?

CU06 LYK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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