2006 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YY06 ELU
2006 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 171,810 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,810 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.
YY06 ELU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 171,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YY06 ELU Mileage History
- 11/04/2022160,225 mi
- 11/04/2022160,225 mi
- 14/04/2023171,810 mi+11,585 mi
- 14/04/2023171,810 mi
Average of roughly 11,502 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YY06 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 120 (YY06 ELU) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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