2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YC58 MSV
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 96,341 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,341 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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YC58 MSV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2026
- 96,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 MSV 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 2009 BMW 120 (YC58 MSV) between January 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YC58 MSV Mileage History
- 22/01/201225,801 mi
- 23/01/201336,842 mi+11,041 mi
- 23/01/201336,842 mi
- 04/08/201449,973 mi+13,131 mi
- 02/09/201553,243 mi+3,270 mi
- 08/09/201654,869 mi+1,626 mi
- 25/08/201756,692 mi+1,823 mi
- 10/08/201859,372 mi+2,680 mi
- 13/08/201963,320 mi+3,948 mi
- 02/09/202174,756 mi+11,436 mi
- 11/09/202174,771 mi+15 mi
- 01/10/202281,646 mi+6,875 mi
- 18/11/202390,390 mi+8,744 mi
- 18/11/202390,390 mi
- 19/02/202595,478 mi+5,088 mi
- 21/02/202595,478 mi
- 20/03/202696,341 mi+863 mi
Average of roughly 4,982 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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