2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · AY05 YFA
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 180,026 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
AY05 YFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 180,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AY05 YFA Mileage History
- 15/06/2023169,405 mi
- 24/06/2024173,454 mi+4,049 mi
- 03/07/2024173,454 mi
- 23/07/2025176,718 mi+3,264 mi
- 19/08/2026180,026 mi+3,308 mi
Average of roughly 3,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY05 YFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (AY05 YFA) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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