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DU56 EHG

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,031 mi
Last recorded134,031 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 EHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 134,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 130,801 miles

Nearside 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 Mar 2019 112,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,861 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak ()

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak ()

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,819 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,819 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,082 miles

Brake pipes coated in plastic

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers fitted covering brake and fuel pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,550 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,548 miles

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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,795 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,645 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,114 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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DU56 EHG is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU56 EHG, 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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DU56 EHG is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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