2008 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · GV08 YDN
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 86,184 miles. MOT valid until 25 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 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,184 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 YDN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 86,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 YDN 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 YDN) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GV08 YDN Mileage History
- 27/06/20118,710 mi
- 21/06/201210,992 mi+2,282 mi
- 19/06/201312,982 mi+1,990 mi
- 19/06/201415,152 mi+2,170 mi
- 17/06/201524,767 mi+9,615 mi
- 13/06/201631,210 mi+6,443 mi
- 23/05/201733,855 mi+2,645 mi
- 23/05/201838,067 mi+4,212 mi
- 20/05/201944,221 mi+6,154 mi
- 11/05/202049,410 mi+5,189 mi
- 18/05/202154,993 mi+5,583 mi
- 19/05/202154,998 mi+5 mi
- 17/05/202261,364 mi+6,366 mi
- 15/05/202367,150 mi+5,786 mi
- 21/05/202473,091 mi+5,941 mi
- 19/05/202578,715 mi+5,624 mi
- 26/05/202686,184 mi+7,469 mi
- 27/05/202686,184 mi
Average of roughly 5,194 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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