2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SR58 ARR
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 161,680 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,680 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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SR58 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 161,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SR58 ARR Mileage History
- 13/01/2022135,623 mi
- 04/01/2023144,012 mi+8,389 mi
- 05/01/2024160,466 mi+16,454 mi
- 21/05/2025161,088 mi+622 mi
- 22/04/2026161,680 mi+592 mi
Average of roughly 6,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SR58 ARR 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 (SR58 ARR) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
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