2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YC08 DKK
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 130,060 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,060 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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YC08 DKK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2024
- 130,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 DKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (YC08 DKK) between February 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YC08 DKK Mileage History
- 16/02/201132,819 mi
- 13/02/201241,731 mi+8,912 mi
- 13/02/201241,731 mi
- 14/02/201350,864 mi+9,133 mi
- 12/02/201458,414 mi+7,550 mi
- 12/02/201565,413 mi+6,999 mi
- 11/02/201672,169 mi+6,756 mi
- 11/02/201672,169 mi
- 09/02/201780,144 mi+7,975 mi
- 01/02/201886,595 mi+6,451 mi
- 07/02/201997,420 mi+10,825 mi
- 01/02/2020106,835 mi+9,415 mi
- 03/02/2021112,108 mi+5,273 mi
- 08/02/2021112,158 mi+50 mi
- 09/02/2022118,032 mi+5,874 mi
- 14/02/2023123,751 mi+5,719 mi
- 10/02/2024130,060 mi+6,309 mi
Average of roughly 7,490 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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