2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AV09 AXM
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 123,937 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,937 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.
AV09 AXM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
- 123,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 AXM 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 2009 BMW 120 (AV09 AXM) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV09 AXM Mileage History
- 03/12/2021109,509 mi
- 25/11/2022117,798 mi+8,289 mi
- 08/11/2023123,937 mi+6,139 mi
- 08/11/2023123,937 mi
Average of roughly 7,475 miles per year across 4 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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