2008 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · RE58 YSL
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 102,369 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
RE58 YSL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 102,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 YSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (RE58 YSL) between October 2011 and November 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RE58 YSL Mileage History
- 03/10/201133,495 mi
- 03/10/201133,510 mi+15 mi
- 17/10/201245,898 mi+12,388 mi
- 04/11/201352,106 mi+6,208 mi
- 14/03/201596,667 mi+44,561 mi
- 20/03/201596,777 mi+110 mi
- 05/04/2016106,005 km
- 26/06/2017115,195 km+9,190 km
- 03/08/201876,217 mi
- 29/07/201982,757 mi+6,540 mi
- 31/07/201982,776 mi+19 mi
- 28/07/202092,947 mi+10,171 mi
- 16/10/2021100,611 mi+7,664 mi
- 13/11/2021100,690 mi+79 mi
- 17/10/2022101,891 mi+1,201 mi
- 16/11/2023102,369 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 5,683 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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