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DU06 EUX

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,961 mi
Last recorded169,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 169,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 169,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 162,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 157,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 157,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,769 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both O/S & N/S slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/S & N/S ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone 'A' less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,682 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 75,682 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,178 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,308 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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DU06 EUX is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue 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 DU06 EUX, 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 DU06 EUX registered?

DU06 EUX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is DU06 EUX safe to buy?

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