2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MF59 VPL
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 163,643 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,643 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.
MF59 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 163,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF59 VPL 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 (MF59 VPL) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective lever missing. unable to open (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MF59 VPL Mileage History
- 06/10/2021139,309 mi
- 11/10/2022149,636 mi+10,327 mi
- 11/10/2022149,636 mi
- 09/10/2023163,637 mi+14,001 mi
- 10/10/2023163,643 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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