2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RA54 TCH
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 136,043 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,043 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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RA54 TCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 136,043 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.
RA54 TCH 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 (RA54 TCH) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush top arm front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA54 TCH Mileage History
- 14/09/2023101,009 mi
- 20/09/2024114,939 mi+13,930 mi
- 25/09/2024115,093 mi+154 mi
- 18/09/2025129,255 mi+14,162 mi
- 24/09/2026136,043 mi+6,788 mi
Average of roughly 11,570 miles per year across 5 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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