2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · HV06 OLW
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 180,117 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,117 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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HV06 OLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 180,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV06 OLW 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 (HV06 OLW) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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 (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
HV06 OLW Mileage History
- 20/11/2023171,485 mi
- 13/09/2024174,985 mi+3,500 mi
- 14/09/2024174,985 mi
- 05/09/2025180,117 mi+5,132 mi
- 05/09/2025180,117 mi
Average of roughly 4,814 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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