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2006 BMW 120

2.0L · DIESEL · GREY

LAST MOT Aug 2026
MILEAGE 152,868 mi
MOT SUMMARY 3 failures across 22 MOTs no advisories on record
YH06 OTZ
Bonaf‌ied 95
SCORED 26 Oct 2026

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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection

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On time
Peers
Mileage
History
Tax
Clean run
Write-off
Structure
Origin

A late MOT test

The first MOT was due by 11 April 2009 and the car was tested on 25 June 2009, 11 weeks later. Ask the seller why. A car kept off the road under a SORN needs no MOT, so a gap can have an innocent explanation.

Above the average for similar cars

Scores 95 against an average of 48 for the 7,077 cars of this make, model family and year we have scored.

Where the average comes from

2 years' mileage out of step

All 22 odometer readings run forward; 2 years' mileage sit well above or below the others. Not a backward step, so no warning.

How much of this car's MOT history we can see

This car has been due an MOT for 18 years, and about 7 months of that aren't covered by a test. The first test came 11 weeks after it was due, which accounts for about 2 of those months. The rest isn't hidden, it's just not in the digital record: paper history from before May 2005, time spent off the road, or years abroad before the car came to the UK. We can't tell which, and we don't guess.

Vehicle is untaxed

DVLA records show this vehicle as untaxed without a SORN declaration. Vehicles should normally be one or the other; this combination usually means paperwork hasn't been finalised. Worth confirming with the seller before any viewing or payment.

Currently on a clean run

This vehicle's last 5 MOTs have all been clean: passed without failures, advisories, or noted defects. A current run of consistent clean tests is one of the strongest positive signals available in MOT data.

Not checked

We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.

No structural defect recorded

None of the 22 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.

No sign of an import

Nothing in the DVLA record suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.

How the score works, in full

What's next

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Before you commit

The highest-stakes decisions before money changes hands.

Vehicle History Check

A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.

VCheck

Pre-Purchase Inspection

An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.

ClickMechanic

When you're ready to buy

Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.

Breakdown Cover

Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.

AutoAid Breakdown

Extended Warranty

Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.

Warranty Wise

Once it's yours

Tax the vehicle

Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.

GOV.UK

Transfer the V5C

Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.

GOV.UK

MOT and Servicing

Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.

BookMyGarage

Tyres

Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.

MyTyres.co.uk

Parts and Maintenance

Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.

GSF Car Parts

DVSA and DVLA data last checked on 26 Oct 2026.

Disclaimer

  1. Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
  2. This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
  3. Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
  4. Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
  5. Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
  6. Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.

Before you download

A quick acknowledgement

This Bonafied score reflects this vehicle's MOT history only. It is not a mechanical inspection or a guarantee of condition. As the seller, you remain responsible for ensuring your listing is accurate and not misleading under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

"I understand this score card reflects MOT history data only. I am responsible for ensuring my listing accurately represents this vehicle and is not misleading."