2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · KP56 VYL
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 184,221 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KP56 VYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 184,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP56 VYL 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 (KP56 VYL) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sign in bot”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on ”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
KP56 VYL Mileage History
- 04/05/202360,972 mi
- 22/05/2024167,817 mi+106,845 mi
- 19/05/2025171,077 mi+3,260 mi
- 17/04/2026184,169 mi+13,092 mi
- 24/04/2026184,221 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 41,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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