2006 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · CE56 XBA
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 48,710 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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CE56 XBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 48,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE56 XBA 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 (CE56 XBA) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 35 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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.
CE56 XBA Mileage History
- 14/02/202244,738 mi
- 14/02/202345,917 mi+1,179 mi
- 05/02/202447,102 mi+1,185 mi
- 05/02/202547,926 mi+824 mi
- 11/02/202648,710 mi+784 mi
Average of roughly 995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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