2006 BMW 1202.0L Diesel

The 2006 BMW 120 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 156,993 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the prior four years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,850 miles, typical for a twenty-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 112,314 miles in June 2022, 127,859 by May 2023, 141,767 in May 2024, 147,655 in March 2025, and 156,993 in February 2026. No excessive jumps or dormant periods appear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing zero advisories or defects. A clean MOT sheet does not confirm component condition, only that the tester found nothing exceeding legal limits on the day. At 156,993 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will carry two decades of fatigue even without recorded wear. The buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural members and subframes, check for weeping dampers, and measure remaining tyre tread and brake disc thickness. Previous owners kept the car to a passable standard at each annual test, but the absence of advisories suggests consumables were likely changed reactively rather than proactively. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the vehicle remains essential before committing to purchase.