2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DT06 KEY
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 131,882 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,882 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.
DT06 KEY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 131,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DT06 KEY Mileage History
- 27/06/201123,512 mi
- 27/06/201232,447 mi+8,935 mi
- 14/06/201340,110 mi+7,663 mi
- 20/06/201446,554 mi+6,444 mi
- 26/06/201551,386 mi+4,832 mi
- 24/06/201656,202 mi+4,816 mi
- 23/06/201766,169 mi+9,967 mi
- 31/05/201873,343 mi+7,174 mi
- 01/06/201873,344 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/201978,650 mi+5,306 mi
- 13/07/202083,147 mi+4,497 mi
- 19/06/202194,429 mi+11,282 mi
- 21/04/2022101,280 mi+6,851 mi
- 08/04/2023116,614 mi+15,334 mi
- 06/04/2024124,348 mi+7,734 mi
- 06/04/2024124,349 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2026131,878 mi+7,529 mi
- 22/04/2026131,882 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,312 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DT06 KEY 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 2008 BMW 120 (DT06 KEY) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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