2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LC09 FPZ
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2009. Recorded mileage 99,553 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,553 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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LC09 FPZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 99,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC09 FPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (LC09 FPZ) between May 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
LC09 FPZ Mileage History
- 09/05/201218,736 mi
- 13/05/201327,695 mi+8,959 mi
- 20/05/201433,077 mi+5,382 mi
- 08/05/201537,569 mi+4,492 mi
- 11/05/201642,837 mi+5,268 mi
- 26/05/201751,316 mi+8,479 mi
- 14/05/201864,010 mi+12,694 mi
- 18/05/201864,039 mi+29 mi
- 07/05/201979,034 mi+14,995 mi
- 18/05/202087,652 mi+8,618 mi
- 18/05/202190,338 mi+2,686 mi
- 18/05/202292,908 mi+2,570 mi
- 12/05/202394,868 mi+1,960 mi
- 23/05/202497,163 mi+2,295 mi
- 30/04/202598,029 mi+866 mi
- 03/05/202598,050 mi+21 mi
- 25/05/202699,553 mi+1,503 mi
Average of roughly 5,755 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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