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EA56 BMY

2006 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,987 mi
Last recorded176,987 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BMY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 176,987 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 167,702 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 161,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre light on red pre 2012

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 148,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light shows a fault pre2012

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,515 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,304 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,942 miles

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

handbrake only just passed at 16%

Fail 8 Nov 2017 111,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake only just passed at 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,800 miles

offside rear tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,446 miles

all tyres wearing on edges nearside front and rear near limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,876 miles

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

no head rests on front seats

Fail 11 Nov 2014 86,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no head rests on front seats

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,506 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,702 miles

rear discs wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,257 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EA56 BMY is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA56 BMY, 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 EA56 BMY registered?

EA56 BMY is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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