2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · FM06 OTV
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 144,170 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM06 OTV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 144,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 OTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (FM06 OTV) between June 2009 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 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 (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
FM06 OTV Mileage History
- 30/06/200933,066 mi
- 14/06/201039,275 mi+6,209 mi
- 27/06/201145,539 mi+6,264 mi
- 25/06/201252,161 mi+6,622 mi
- 12/06/201360,719 mi+8,558 mi
- 20/06/201467,739 mi+7,020 mi
- 30/06/201573,827 mi+6,088 mi
- 04/07/201679,106 mi+5,279 mi
- 22/09/201796,906 mi+17,800 mi
- 05/10/2018112,869 mi+15,963 mi
- 05/10/2018112,874 mi+5 mi
- 04/10/2019129,999 mi+17,125 mi
- 04/10/2019129,999 mi
- 21/10/2020140,659 mi+10,660 mi
- 13/10/2021144,170 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 9,042 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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