2009 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YC58 OEK
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 170,915 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,915 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 OEK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 170,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 OEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (YC58 OEK) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YC58 OEK Mileage History
- 02/09/201131,805 mi
- 25/08/201247,311 mi+15,506 mi
- 17/08/201363,131 mi+15,820 mi
- 29/08/201480,686 mi+17,555 mi
- 01/09/201480,783 mi+97 mi
- 14/08/201595,587 mi+14,804 mi
- 14/08/201595,587 mi
- 31/08/2016108,985 mi+13,398 mi
- 02/10/2017121,954 mi+12,969 mi
- 03/10/2017121,962 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/2018134,390 mi+12,428 mi
- 01/11/2018134,709 mi+319 mi
- 28/11/2019144,663 mi+9,954 mi
- 17/12/2019144,913 mi+250 mi
- 21/12/2020149,180 mi+4,267 mi
- 06/01/2021149,314 mi+134 mi
- 07/01/2022157,599 mi+8,285 mi
- 17/01/2023162,627 mi+5,028 mi
- 14/11/2024163,701 mi+1,074 mi
- 13/11/2025170,915 mi+7,214 mi
- 13/11/2025170,915 mi
Average of roughly 9,797 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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