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CW03 DAY

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 DAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 124,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,912 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,394 miles

As per failure.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,436 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on e4dges. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

4. Exhaust rear box support bracket broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CW03 DAY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CW03 DAY, 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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CW03 DAY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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