2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · KL08 ONO
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 140,768 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,768 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.
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.
KL08 ONO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 140,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL08 ONO 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 2008 BMW 120 (KL08 ONO) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KL08 ONO Mileage History
- 13/12/2021118,911 mi
- 03/11/2022124,473 mi+5,562 mi
- 20/12/2022126,499 mi+2,026 mi
- 19/12/2023135,304 mi+8,805 mi
- 31/03/2025140,768 mi+5,464 mi
Average of roughly 6,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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