2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · HN09 DZP
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 170,319 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,319 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.
HN09 DZP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2019
- 170,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HN09 DZP Mileage History
- 09/05/201278,651 mi
- 14/05/201395,014 mi+16,363 mi
- 01/08/2014101,609 mi+6,595 mi
- 01/08/2014101,609 mi
- 07/08/2015107,213 mi+5,604 mi
- 09/08/2016118,302 mi+11,089 mi
- 09/08/2016118,302 mi
- 11/06/2017126,714 mi+8,412 mi
- 14/05/2018142,592 mi+15,878 mi
- 14/05/2018142,595 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2019170,318 mi+27,723 mi
- 30/05/2019170,319 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,993 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
HN09 DZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (HN09 DZP) between May 2012 and May 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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