2008 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · GV08 XOS
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 128,952 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
GV08 XOS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 128,952 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.
GV08 XOS 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 (GV08 XOS) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
GV08 XOS Mileage History
- 13/05/201121,607 mi
- 28/03/201226,948 mi+5,341 mi
- 28/03/201226,948 mi
- 06/03/201336,901 mi+9,953 mi
- 27/03/201450,966 mi+14,065 mi
- 04/03/201557,034 mi+6,068 mi
- 21/03/201664,328 mi+7,294 mi
- 06/03/201770,579 mi+6,251 mi
- 08/05/201881,813 mi+11,234 mi
- 08/05/201881,813 mi
- 12/09/201991,398 mi+9,585 mi
- 05/08/202097,699 mi+6,301 mi
- 05/08/202097,699 mi
- 04/08/2021104,614 mi+6,915 mi
- 29/03/2023106,686 mi+2,072 mi
- 19/03/2024108,319 mi+1,633 mi
- 13/03/2025117,924 mi+9,605 mi
- 03/03/2026128,952 mi+11,028 mi
Average of roughly 7,250 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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