2008 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · RF08 VSD
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 14,382 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,382 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.
RF08 VSD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2018
- 14,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RF08 VSD Mileage History
- 28/06/20116,671 mi
- 05/07/20128,497 mi+1,826 mi
- 25/06/20139,763 mi+1,266 mi
- 01/07/201411,222 mi+1,459 mi
- 18/06/201512,404 mi+1,182 mi
- 28/06/201613,470 mi+1,066 mi
- 27/06/201713,875 mi+405 mi
- 27/06/201713,875 mi
- 26/06/201814,382 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 1,102 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
RF08 VSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (RF08 VSD) between June 2011 and June 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2018 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: Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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