2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · 1 WKG
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 154,386 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 WKG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 154,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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1 WKG Mileage History
- 28/09/201118,381 mi
- 12/10/201224,285 mi+5,904 mi
- 27/09/201330,015 mi+5,730 mi
- 10/10/201440,405 mi+10,390 mi
- 30/09/201552,639 mi+12,234 mi
- 11/10/201666,340 mi+13,701 mi
- 11/10/201666,340 mi
- 18/10/201777,496 mi+11,156 mi
- 29/05/201881,226 mi+3,730 mi
- 08/11/201885,913 mi+4,687 mi
- 08/11/201885,913 mi
- 06/11/201995,878 mi+9,965 mi
- 12/11/2020109,768 mi+13,890 mi
- 21/12/2021117,309 mi+7,541 mi
- 21/12/2022130,460 mi+13,151 mi
- 21/12/2023140,066 mi+9,606 mi
- 21/12/2023140,066 mi
- 05/12/2024147,173 mi+7,107 mi
- 19/12/2024147,242 mi+69 mi
- 06/03/2026154,350 mi+7,108 mi
- 12/03/2026154,386 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 9,410 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
1 WKG 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 2008 BMW 120 (1 WKG) between September 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured tyre flat (5.2.2 (a))”.
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