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EJ56 YFP

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 YFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 116,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 105,526 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 105,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,093 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake only just met the minimum required efficiency on the brake roller test, may soon need adjustment or repair.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Both tyres perished

Offside Both tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,339 miles

brake disc slightly groved

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,229 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 42,736 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,736 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,043 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 15,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 12,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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EJ56 YFP is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ56 YFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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EJ56 YFP is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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