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DE56 EJZ

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,818 mi
Last recorded148,818 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EJZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 148,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 147,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Light lenses tinted

Rear subframe/suspension components coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,645 miles

All rear lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

Pass 24 Nov 2021 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,236 miles

airbag light does not illuminate

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2020 142,236 miles

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

airbag light does not illuminate

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,855 miles

both front brake discs worn and deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Dec 2019 137,855 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn and deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,073 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,154 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)

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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DE56 EJZ is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black 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 DE56 EJZ, 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 DE56 EJZ registered?

DE56 EJZ is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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