2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LK08 UPD
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2008. Recorded mileage 142,775 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,775 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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LK08 UPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 142,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK08 UPD 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 (LK08 UPD) between December 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK08 UPD Mileage History
- 14/12/2021103,221 mi
- 22/11/2022106,953 mi+3,732 mi
- 19/02/2024131,577 mi+24,624 mi
- 20/02/2024131,580 mi+3 mi
- 20/02/2025142,775 mi+11,195 mi
Average of roughly 12,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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