2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · JH07 RTH
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 159,877 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,877 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.
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JH07 RTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2026
- 159,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JH07 RTH 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 (JH07 RTH) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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 Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JH07 RTH Mileage History
- 19/01/2022142,538 mi
- 08/01/2023151,009 mi+8,471 mi
- 09/07/2025156,280 mi+5,271 mi
- 14/07/2025156,282 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2026159,877 mi+3,595 mi
Average of roughly 3,862 miles per year across 5 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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