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EF06 MZX

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 92,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,113 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,573 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyres over ten years old

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,178 miles

Front Both tyres over 10 years old

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,752 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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EF06 MZX 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 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 EF06 MZX, 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 EF06 MZX registered?

EF06 MZX is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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