2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DN57 UTM
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 184,806 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,806 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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DN57 UTM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 184,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN57 UTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (DN57 UTM) between November 2010 and July 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DN57 UTM Mileage History
- 17/11/201030,749 mi
- 23/06/201134,517 mi+3,768 mi
- 23/06/201134,517 mi
- 27/06/201243,241 mi+8,724 mi
- 29/05/201349,472 mi+6,231 mi
- 29/05/201349,472 mi
- 30/06/201452,774 mi+3,302 mi
- 24/07/201555,341 mi+2,567 mi
- 07/07/201671,524 mi+16,183 mi
- 17/07/201781,396 mi+9,872 mi
- 20/07/201781,398 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/201899,211 mi+17,813 mi
- 18/07/201899,211 mi
- 19/07/2019121,000 mi+21,789 mi
- 13/07/2020142,455 mi+21,455 mi
- 20/07/2020142,875 mi+420 mi
- 14/07/2021157,320 mi+14,445 mi
- 20/07/2021157,326 mi+6 mi
- 19/07/2022166,750 mi+9,424 mi
- 12/07/2023175,129 mi+8,379 mi
- 23/07/2024184,806 mi+9,677 mi
Average of roughly 11,260 miles per year across 21 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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