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EF06 XYU

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake hoses slightly cracking Both sides front

Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,607 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,601 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,838 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 122,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 64,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,020 miles

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 13 Jun 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,320 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 XYU is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

Is EF06 XYU safe to buy?

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