2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LB59 NVC
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 208,894 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,894 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.
LB59 NVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2024
- 208,894 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.
LB59 NVC 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 (LB59 NVC) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LB59 NVC Mileage History
- 14/09/2021171,919 mi
- 22/08/2022179,818 mi+7,899 mi
- 22/08/2022179,818 mi
- 16/08/2023191,101 mi+11,283 mi
- 14/09/2024208,894 mi+17,793 mi
Average of roughly 12,324 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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