2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YE55 MVO
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 56,321 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2015. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,321 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.
YE55 MVO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2014
- 56,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YE55 MVO Mileage History
- 16/11/200816,227 mi
- 21/11/200920,583 mi+4,356 mi
- 18/11/201026,283 mi+5,700 mi
- 18/11/201132,576 mi+6,293 mi
- 14/11/201239,994 mi+7,418 mi
- 22/11/201347,441 mi+7,447 mi
- 27/11/201347,442 mi+1 mi
- 24/11/201456,321 mi+8,879 mi
Average of roughly 6,660 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
YE55 MVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (YE55 MVO) between November 2008 and November 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2014 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: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YE55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YE55MVO.
TESLA
MODEL Y LONG RANGE AWD
FORD
MONDEO
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
3 SERIES
BMW
118
BMW
Z4 SE ROADSTER
MINI
MINI
RENAULT
TRAFIC
BMW
3 SERIES
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA 220 AMG LINE PREMIUM + D A
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
BMW 120 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.