2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SL56 XKH
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 119,214 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,214 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.
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.
SL56 XKH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 119,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 XKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (SL56 XKH) between November 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))”.
SL56 XKH Mileage History
- 17/11/200932,340 mi
- 19/11/200932,404 mi+64 mi
- 15/11/201041,267 mi+8,863 mi
- 15/11/201151,437 mi+10,170 mi
- 13/11/201258,639 mi+7,202 mi
- 13/11/201258,639 mi
- 31/07/201365,199 mi+6,560 mi
- 31/07/201365,199 mi
- 30/07/201470,735 mi+5,536 mi
- 30/07/201575,206 mi+4,471 mi
- 29/07/201680,795 mi+5,589 mi
- 25/09/201788,105 mi+7,310 mi
- 24/09/201895,691 mi+7,586 mi
- 24/09/201895,691 mi
- 23/12/2019106,756 mi+11,065 mi
- 08/10/2021109,018 mi+2,262 mi
- 18/10/2022119,920 mi+10,902 mi
- 25/10/2022119,926 mi+6 mi
- 26/10/2023115,327 mi-4,599 mi
- 03/11/2023115,340 mi+13 mi
- 29/10/2024119,214 mi+3,874 mi
Average of roughly 5,811 miles per year across 21 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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