2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AD06 STX
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 148,477 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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AD06 STX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2026
- 148,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 STX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (AD06 STX) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limits (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
AD06 STX Mileage History
- 05/10/2022123,065 mi
- 05/10/2022123,066 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/2023130,359 mi+7,293 mi
- 14/04/2025134,843 mi+4,484 mi
- 09/05/2026148,477 mi+13,634 mi
Average of roughly 7,074 miles per year across 5 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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