2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LB08 BVW
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 153,160 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,160 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.
LB08 BVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 153,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB08 BVW Mileage History
- 25/07/2022149,786 mi
- 27/07/2024151,812 mi+2,026 mi
- 11/07/2025153,154 mi+1,342 mi
- 04/06/2026153,160 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 874 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LB08 BVW MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (LB08 BVW) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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