2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · TY02 CAL
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 209,535 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,535 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.
TY02 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 209,535 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.
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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TY02 CAL Mileage History
- 05/04/2024170,444 mi
- 31/03/2025192,400 mi+21,956 mi
- 07/05/2026209,525 mi+17,125 mi
- 08/05/2026209,535 mi+10 mi
- 08/05/2026209,535 mi
Average of roughly 18,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TY02 CAL 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 (TY02 CAL) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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