2010 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · WD59 CKA
2010 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 176,625 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,625 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.
WD59 CKA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 176,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD59 CKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 120 (WD59 CKA) between January 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WD59 CKA Mileage History
- 07/01/201347,224 mi
- 04/04/201350,142 mi+2,918 mi
- 07/03/201473,596 mi+23,454 mi
- 02/04/201598,043 mi+24,447 mi
- 08/04/201598,320 mi+277 mi
- 06/04/2016106,596 mi+8,276 mi
- 08/05/2017115,598 mi+9,002 mi
- 10/05/2017115,614 mi+16 mi
- 26/04/2018121,564 mi+5,950 mi
- 27/04/2018121,568 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/2019128,964 mi+7,396 mi
- 25/05/2019128,965 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/2020141,703 mi+12,738 mi
- 10/02/2022144,910 mi+3,207 mi
- 10/02/2022144,910 mi
- 13/09/2023145,844 mi+934 mi
- 19/09/2024158,832 mi+12,988 mi
- 29/09/2025175,300 mi+16,468 mi
- 10/10/2025176,125 mi+825 mi
- 06/11/2025176,625 mi+500 mi
Average of roughly 10,086 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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