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EK56 USO

2006 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

173,364 mi
Last recorded173,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 12090,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 USO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 173,364 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 155,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 148,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 143,215 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,770 miles

front tyres wearing on edges. all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,922 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2016 109,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,493 miles

both offside tyres in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,493 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both offside tyres in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy cracking and scuffing on all tyre sidewalls

plastic sills

Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,578 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy cracking and scuffing on all tyre sidewalls

plastic sills

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,125 miles

plastic sills,under trays and engine covers

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,819 miles

plsatic sills

Pass 5 May 2009 76,778 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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EK56 USO is a 2006 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

EK56 USO is a 2006 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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