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DE06 FYG

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 159,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 147,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 147,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,478 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on braking and suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2021 116,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 112,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber surfaces slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth wearing low,2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension strut/shock absorber has slight oil leakage (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,201 miles

all tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,268 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,903 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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DE06 FYG is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE06 FYG, 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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DE06 FYG is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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