2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AP05 GWJ
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 181,359 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
AP05 GWJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 181,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP05 GWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (AP05 GWJ) between July 2008 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AP05 GWJ Mileage History
- 04/07/200855,345 mi
- 07/07/200977,688 mi+22,343 mi
- 07/07/201088,944 mi+11,256 mi
- 12/07/2011118,349 mi+29,405 mi
- 09/08/2012124,503 mi+6,154 mi
- 10/08/2012124,505 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2013130,965 mi+6,460 mi
- 09/08/2013130,979 mi+14 mi
- 07/08/2014136,200 mi+5,221 mi
- 08/08/2015142,302 mi+6,102 mi
- 08/08/2016146,266 mi+3,964 mi
- 08/08/2017149,848 mi+3,582 mi
- 23/08/2018152,720 mi+2,872 mi
- 30/08/2018152,720 mi
- 15/08/2019160,862 mi+8,142 mi
- 15/08/2019160,862 mi
- 26/08/2020165,794 mi+4,932 mi
- 18/08/2021169,191 mi+3,397 mi
- 06/09/2022175,083 mi+5,892 mi
- 14/09/2022175,138 mi+55 mi
- 23/02/2024177,970 mi+2,832 mi
- 29/01/2025181,359 mi+3,389 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AP05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AP05GWJ.
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.