2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GL56 LKV
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 159,289 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 LKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 159,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 LKV 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 (GL56 LKV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/r fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL56 LKV Mileage History
- 21/08/2023127,643 mi
- 23/08/2023127,493 mi-150 mi
- 08/10/2024146,403 mi+18,910 mi
- 09/10/2024146,403 mi
- 30/09/2025159,289 mi+12,886 mi
Average of roughly 14,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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