2009 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · JBS 16S
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 107,237 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,237 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.
JBS 16S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 107,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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JBS 16S Mileage History
- 09/05/202393,692 mi
- 08/05/2024102,117 mi+8,425 mi
- 08/05/2024102,119 mi+2 mi
- 25/02/2025105,118 mi+2,999 mi
- 23/07/2026107,237 mi+2,119 mi
Average of roughly 4,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JBS 16S 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 (JBS 16S) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine MIL indicator lamp began flashing during basic emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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