2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · FL56 CFM
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 199,302 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,302 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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FL56 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 199,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL56 CFM 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 (FL56 CFM) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 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: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
FL56 CFM Mileage History
- 14/10/2021168,040 mi
- 14/10/2021168,041 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2022180,714 mi+12,673 mi
- 18/10/2023199,105 mi+18,391 mi
- 27/10/2023199,302 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 15,366 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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