2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AV56 XAP
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 111,728 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,728 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV56 XAP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 111,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV56 XAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (AV56 XAP) between November 2009 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV56 XAP Mileage History
- 16/11/200915,041 mi
- 04/11/201020,172 mi+5,131 mi
- 03/11/201126,510 mi+6,338 mi
- 29/10/201233,253 mi+6,743 mi
- 04/11/201340,509 mi+7,256 mi
- 03/03/201441,795 mi+1,286 mi
- 19/03/201551,960 mi+10,165 mi
- 19/03/201666,305 mi+14,345 mi
- 31/03/201783,221 mi+16,916 mi
- 09/03/201897,144 mi+13,923 mi
- 09/03/201897,144 mi
- 16/03/2019112,755 mi+15,611 mi
- 19/01/2021116,967 mi+4,212 mi
- 20/01/2021116,967 mi
- 19/01/202290,263 mi-26,704 mi
- 18/01/202397,383 mi+7,120 mi
- 17/04/2024102,364 mi+4,981 mi
- 22/04/2025111,728 mi+9,364 mi
Average of roughly 6,266 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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