2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GF56 KRO
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 163,775 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,775 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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GF56 KRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 163,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 KRO 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 (GF56 KRO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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 (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF56 KRO Mileage History
- 06/03/2024134,801 mi
- 06/03/2024134,801 mi
- 07/03/2025151,420 mi+16,619 mi
- 07/03/2025151,420 mi
- 11/03/2026163,775 mi+12,355 mi
Average of roughly 14,396 miles per year across 5 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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