2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · FP58 HSA
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 149,790 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,790 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FP58 HSA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 149,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 HSA 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 (FP58 HSA) between October 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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 (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
FP58 HSA Mileage History
- 04/10/201126,379 mi
- 07/12/201236,081 mi+9,702 mi
- 04/12/201343,990 mi+7,909 mi
- 27/11/201451,959 mi+7,969 mi
- 12/11/201559,065 mi+7,106 mi
- 06/12/201672,052 mi+12,987 mi
- 02/12/201780,463 mi+8,411 mi
- 27/12/201889,862 mi+9,399 mi
- 03/01/202097,750 mi+7,888 mi
- 30/12/2020104,993 mi+7,243 mi
- 30/12/2020104,993 mi
- 26/08/2021110,484 mi+5,491 mi
- 26/08/2021110,484 mi
- 24/08/2022127,364 mi+16,880 mi
- 22/08/2023138,045 mi+10,681 mi
- 19/08/2024141,882 mi+3,837 mi
- 12/08/2025149,790 mi+7,908 mi
- 13/08/2025149,790 mi
Average of roughly 8,904 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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