2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · CU05 ODG
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 143,117 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,117 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.
CU05 ODG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 143,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU05 ODG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (CU05 ODG) between February 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)”.
CU05 ODG Mileage History
- 19/02/201070,636 mi
- 19/02/201070,636 mi
- 11/02/201176,493 mi+5,857 mi
- 13/02/201284,009 mi+7,516 mi
- 13/02/201284,015 mi+6 mi
- 02/01/201391,202 mi+7,187 mi
- 14/02/201496,871 mi+5,669 mi
- 05/02/2015101,679 mi+4,808 mi
- 01/02/2016106,637 mi+4,958 mi
- 02/02/2017111,246 mi+4,609 mi
- 25/01/2018114,166 mi+2,920 mi
- 25/01/2018114,166 mi
- 22/01/2019118,205 mi+4,039 mi
- 25/01/2019118,205 mi
- 08/01/2020123,086 mi+4,881 mi
- 22/01/2021126,620 mi+3,534 mi
- 11/01/2022129,512 mi+2,892 mi
- 11/01/2022129,512 mi
- 28/01/2023133,312 mi+3,800 mi
- 28/01/2023133,312 mi
- 01/03/2024136,698 mi+3,386 mi
- 05/03/2025140,317 mi+3,619 mi
- 12/03/2026143,117 mi+2,800 mi
Average of roughly 4,514 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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