2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · K20 VMC
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2008. Recorded mileage 131,500 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
K20 VMC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 131,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K20 VMC Mileage History
- 14/05/201123,328 mi
- 02/05/201234,862 mi+11,534 mi
- 22/05/201345,063 mi+10,201 mi
- 22/05/201345,063 mi
- 24/05/201450,570 mi+5,507 mi
- 13/05/201561,053 mi+10,483 mi
- 18/05/201672,149 mi+11,096 mi
- 20/05/201779,955 mi+7,806 mi
- 20/05/201779,955 mi
- 02/05/201889,594 mi+9,639 mi
- 05/02/201994,544 mi+4,950 mi
- 30/01/202098,950 mi+4,406 mi
- 03/02/2021103,250 mi+4,300 mi
- 20/07/2021105,263 mi+2,013 mi
- 20/07/2021105,264 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2022110,946 mi+5,682 mi
- 14/04/2023115,701 mi+4,755 mi
- 17/04/2023115,706 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/2024122,990 mi+7,284 mi
- 03/06/2025127,566 mi+4,576 mi
- 11/06/2026131,500 mi+3,934 mi
- 11/06/2026131,500 mi
Average of roughly 7,174 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
K20 VMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (K20 VMC) between May 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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