2010 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AX02 SAV
2010 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 105,115 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,115 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.
AX02 SAV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 105,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX02 SAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 120 (AX02 SAV) between December 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))”.
AX02 SAV Mileage History
- 12/12/201220,007 mi
- 26/09/201323,979 mi+3,972 mi
- 26/09/201323,979 mi
- 23/09/201428,903 mi+4,924 mi
- 17/09/201532,767 mi+3,864 mi
- 02/09/201636,763 mi+3,996 mi
- 08/09/201741,211 mi+4,448 mi
- 20/09/201845,215 mi+4,004 mi
- 19/09/201948,444 mi+3,229 mi
- 03/08/202050,467 mi+2,023 mi
- 21/07/202159,497 mi+9,030 mi
- 21/07/202269,380 mi+9,883 mi
- 01/08/202378,568 mi+9,188 mi
- 26/07/202486,833 mi+8,265 mi
- 26/07/202486,834 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/202596,160 mi+9,326 mi
- 29/07/2026105,114 mi+8,954 mi
- 29/07/2026105,115 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,246 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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