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DS06 VMC

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,950 mi
Last recorded134,950 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 134,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,940 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 121,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,418 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,854 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,575 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plies or cords

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2017 85,575 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plies or cords

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,874 miles

o/s/f jacking block missing

rear washer inop

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,265 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear tyres on limit

warning light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,233 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE'S WORN LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE'S

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,454 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

rear brake pads low approx 80% worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,873 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,533 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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DS06 VMC is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS06 VMC, 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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DS06 VMC is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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