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EF06 XXK

2006 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,694 mi
Last recorded67,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XXK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,694 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 55,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,756 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front brake flexible hoses slightly perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,891 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,451 miles

front tyres perishing/wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,825 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

both rear indicator bulbs loosing colour just meets MOT test standard to pass

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,984 miles

Rear washer not working

Various small scratech etc & front lower bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,895 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 XXK is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

EF06 XXK is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EF06 XXK safe to buy?

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