2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RN54 CVG
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 133,206 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,206 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.
RN54 CVG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2019
- 133,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN54 CVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RN54 CVG) between February 2008 and April 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2019 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: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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.
RN54 CVG Mileage History
- 27/02/200842,662 mi
- 18/02/200944,407 mi+1,745 mi
- 11/02/201046,926 mi+2,519 mi
- 25/02/201157,534 mi+10,608 mi
- 22/02/201269,172 mi+11,638 mi
- 21/02/201383,238 mi+14,066 mi
- 01/03/201494,343 mi+11,105 mi
- 07/02/2015106,345 mi+12,002 mi
- 25/02/2016113,279 mi+6,934 mi
- 25/02/2016113,279 mi
- 25/02/2017120,520 mi+7,241 mi
- 01/05/2018128,591 mi+8,071 mi
- 08/04/2019133,206 mi+4,615 mi
Average of roughly 8,150 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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