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EK56 NVV

2006 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,660 mi
Last recorded75,660 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 75,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 75,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 May 2024 75,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 75,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 31,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 18,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,322 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 5,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK56 NVV is a 2006 BMW 120 in Silver 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 EK56 NVV, 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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What year was EK56 NVV registered?

EK56 NVV is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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