2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YH06 OSB
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2006. Recorded mileage 109,301 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,301 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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YH06 OSB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 109,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH06 OSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (YH06 OSB) between August 2009 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
YH06 OSB Mileage History
- 01/08/200934,705 mi
- 17/07/201039,136 mi+4,431 mi
- 01/09/201143,246 mi+4,110 mi
- 31/08/201247,727 mi+4,481 mi
- 31/08/201351,056 mi+3,329 mi
- 23/08/201454,683 mi+3,627 mi
- 15/08/201559,171 mi+4,488 mi
- 04/07/201662,173 mi+3,002 mi
- 18/07/201662,180 mi+7 mi
- 08/06/201766,325 mi+4,145 mi
- 23/05/201873,136 mi+6,811 mi
- 08/06/201981,648 mi+8,512 mi
- 08/06/201981,648 mi
- 05/06/202085,700 mi+4,052 mi
- 24/05/202189,946 mi+4,246 mi
- 04/05/202291,825 mi+1,879 mi
- 02/05/202397,469 mi+5,644 mi
- 01/05/2024103,210 mi+5,741 mi
- 25/04/2025108,754 mi+5,544 mi
- 29/05/2025109,301 mi+547 mi
Average of roughly 4,714 miles per year across 20 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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