2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · EA59 ODR
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 74,264 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 ODR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 74,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EA59 ODR Mileage History
- 10/10/20121,239 mi
- 31/10/20131,639 mi+400 mi
- 31/10/20142,211 mi+572 mi
- 06/01/20152,474 mi+263 mi
- 04/01/201613,845 mi+11,371 mi
- 05/01/201724,884 mi+11,039 mi
- 03/01/201836,303 mi+11,419 mi
- 04/01/201946,445 mi+10,142 mi
- 03/01/202055,665 mi+9,220 mi
- 04/01/202161,822 mi+6,157 mi
- 10/12/202166,956 mi+5,134 mi
- 12/04/202370,355 mi+3,399 mi
- 09/04/202470,915 mi+560 mi
- 04/04/202572,235 mi+1,320 mi
- 10/04/202674,257 mi+2,022 mi
- 15/04/202674,264 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,405 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 ODR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (EA59 ODR) between October 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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