2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BU09 VCK
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 158,221 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,221 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.
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BU09 VCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 158,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU09 VCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (BU09 VCK) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
BU09 VCK Mileage History
- 06/10/2021132,473 mi
- 02/11/2022139,950 mi+7,477 mi
- 27/10/2023146,538 mi+6,588 mi
- 29/10/2024151,592 mi+5,054 mi
- 28/10/2025158,221 mi+6,629 mi
Average of roughly 6,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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