2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · EF09 YBK
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2009. Recorded mileage 172,798 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,798 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
- 2000cc
EF09 YBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 172,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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EF09 YBK Mileage History
- 20/02/2023134,172 mi
- 21/02/2024147,198 mi+13,026 mi
- 26/02/2024147,348 mi+150 mi
- 24/02/2025160,023 mi+12,675 mi
- 12/02/2026172,798 mi+12,775 mi
Average of roughly 12,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF09 YBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (EF09 YBK) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.