2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BJ56 MWM
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 138,702 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,702 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.
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.
BJ56 MWM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 138,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ56 MWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (BJ56 MWM) between September 2009 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
BJ56 MWM Mileage History
- 08/09/200922,426 mi
- 08/09/200922,426 mi
- 10/09/201031,346 mi+8,920 mi
- 23/09/201138,816 mi+7,470 mi
- 28/09/201246,227 mi+7,411 mi
- 14/08/201352,769 mi+6,542 mi
- 17/08/201352,769 mi
- 22/08/201458,344 mi+5,575 mi
- 27/07/201564,773 mi+6,429 mi
- 30/07/201564,773 mi
- 15/08/201672,858 mi+8,085 mi
- 04/09/201780,216 mi+7,358 mi
- 11/09/201780,322 mi+106 mi
- 19/09/201891,281 mi+10,959 mi
- 26/09/201891,281 mi
- 26/09/2019101,374 mi+10,093 mi
- 01/10/2019101,379 mi+5 mi
- 29/09/2020110,215 mi+8,836 mi
- 16/10/2020110,215 mi
- 28/09/2021114,123 mi+3,908 mi
- 01/10/2021114,123 mi
- 17/10/2022123,383 mi+9,260 mi
- 21/10/2022123,383 mi
- 25/10/2023138,702 mi+15,319 mi
- 03/11/2023138,702 mi
Average of roughly 8,216 miles per year across 25 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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