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DY56 LHH

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LHH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing)(Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,570 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,346 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 19 Sep 2019 46,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,598 miles

Front both smearing the screen

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,505 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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DY56 LHH is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY56 LHH, 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 DY56 LHH registered?

DY56 LHH is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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