2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · BW58 ALW
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 124,921 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,921 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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BW58 ALW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/06/2026
- 124,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW58 ALW 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 2008 BMW 120 (BW58 ALW) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop rear flexy joint splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose porous cracking (1.1.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose porous cracking (1.1.12 (e))”.
BW58 ALW Mileage History
- 21/02/2022106,692 mi
- 24/02/2023114,162 mi+7,470 mi
- 29/03/2024124,548 mi+10,386 mi
- 20/06/2026124,921 mi+373 mi
Average of roughly 4,214 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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