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2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YA08 MGV

YA08 MGV

2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/06/2008. Recorded mileage 157,532 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2008 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
157,532 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc

YA08 MGV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 157,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YA08 MGV Mileage History

  1. 19/10/2022141,763 mi
  2. 24/10/2023145,866 mi+4,103 mi
  3. 24/10/2023145,868 mi+2 mi
  4. 05/11/2024150,348 mi+4,480 mi
  5. 06/11/2025157,532 mi+7,184 mi

Average of roughly 5,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YA08 MGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 13:16
MOT Analysis

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 (YA08 MGV) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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