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EG06 BXM

2006 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,627 mi
Last recorded141,627 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG06 BXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 141,627 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 141,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2023 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

propshaft doughnut coupling cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,449 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,621 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,908 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 135,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,710 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted full inspection of underbody could not be performed

Valve stem slightly damaged All deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted full inspection of underbody could not be performed

Valve stem slightly damaged All Deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted full inspection of underbody could not be performed

Valve stem slightly damaged All Deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,948 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 112,936 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 103,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,097 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electrical towing socket faulty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,758 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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EG06 BXM is a 2006 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EG06 BXM, 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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EG06 BXM is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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