2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BT08 HVM
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/06/2008. Recorded mileage 146,760 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,760 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
BT08 HVM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 146,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BT08 HVM Mileage History
- 13/05/201141,533 mi
- 23/04/201254,578 mi+13,045 mi
- 24/04/201368,371 mi+13,793 mi
- 14/05/201478,703 mi+10,332 mi
- 28/04/201586,477 mi+7,774 mi
- 22/04/201696,167 mi+9,690 mi
- 13/05/2017108,208 mi+12,041 mi
- 10/05/2018120,526 mi+12,318 mi
- 15/05/2019129,999 mi+9,473 mi
- 17/05/2019129,999 mi
- 08/12/2020139,810 mi+9,811 mi
- 11/12/2020139,816 mi+6 mi
- 10/11/2021143,748 mi+3,932 mi
- 09/11/2022146,746 mi+2,998 mi
- 15/11/2022146,760 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 9,142 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BT08 HVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (BT08 HVM) between May 2011 and November 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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