2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RE08 VYR
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 136,376 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,376 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.
RE08 VYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2025
- 136,376 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.
RE08 VYR 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 (RE08 VYR) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2025 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 (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RE08 VYR Mileage History
- 04/05/2022118,966 mi
- 05/05/2022118,966 mi
- 03/11/2023122,832 mi+3,866 mi
- 10/11/2023122,860 mi+28 mi
- 22/02/2025136,376 mi+13,516 mi
Average of roughly 6,203 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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