2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · E893 MAC
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/06/2009. Recorded mileage 169,923 miles. MOT valid until 29/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,923 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
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
E893 MAC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 169,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 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: 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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E893 MAC Mileage History
- 19/04/201238,896 mi
- 03/01/201343,471 mi+4,575 mi
- 07/01/201343,472 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/201351,526 mi+8,054 mi
- 16/10/201454,805 mi+3,279 mi
- 12/10/201566,814 mi+12,009 mi
- 13/10/201566,815 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/201681,741 mi+14,926 mi
- 23/09/201799,046 mi+17,305 mi
- 30/09/201799,348 mi+302 mi
- 25/08/2018112,562 mi+13,214 mi
- 27/08/2018112,562 mi
- 31/08/2019121,176 mi+8,614 mi
- 29/08/2020127,460 mi+6,284 mi
- 29/08/2020127,460 mi
- 21/08/2021133,929 mi+6,469 mi
- 27/08/2022141,875 mi+7,946 mi
- 29/08/2023149,142 mi+7,267 mi
- 27/08/2024155,659 mi+6,517 mi
- 27/08/2024155,659 mi
- 18/08/2025163,619 mi+7,960 mi
- 19/08/2025163,619 mi
- 14/08/2026169,923 mi+6,304 mi
Average of roughly 9,151 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E893 MAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (E893 MAC) between April 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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