2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RO06 MFP
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 246,979 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,979 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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RO06 MFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 246,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 MFP 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 (RO06 MFP) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Exhaust system insecure Front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RO06 MFP Mileage History
- 25/08/2022206,920 mi
- 31/08/2023222,469 mi+15,549 mi
- 22/08/2024239,201 mi+16,732 mi
- 30/08/2024239,209 mi+8 mi
- 11/09/2025246,979 mi+7,770 mi
Average of roughly 13,150 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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