2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BG06 AAV
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 162,087 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BG06 AAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2021
- 162,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG06 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (BG06 AAV) between May 2009 and June 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
BG06 AAV Mileage History
- 19/05/200928,988 mi
- 23/06/200930,035 mi+1,047 mi
- 17/10/200932,041 mi+2,006 mi
- 15/10/201048,115 mi+16,074 mi
- 02/09/201158,573 mi+10,458 mi
- 28/04/201264,787 mi+6,214 mi
- 06/04/201374,848 mi+10,061 mi
- 24/04/201484,115 mi+9,267 mi
- 11/04/201591,811 mi+7,696 mi
- 27/04/2016103,449 mi+11,638 mi
- 27/04/2016103,449 mi
- 27/04/2017124,442 mi+20,993 mi
- 27/04/2017124,442 mi
- 05/04/2018135,387 mi+10,945 mi
- 06/04/2018135,387 mi
- 30/03/2019144,684 mi+9,297 mi
- 06/04/2019144,684 mi
- 14/05/2020154,722 mi+10,038 mi
- 14/05/2020154,722 mi
- 15/06/2021162,085 mi+7,363 mi
- 16/06/2021162,087 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,021 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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