2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DX55 VHD
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 118,544 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,544 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.
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DX55 VHD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2022
- 118,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX55 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (DX55 VHD) between August 2008 and May 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
DX55 VHD Mileage History
- 21/08/200821,708 mi
- 18/08/200928,847 mi+7,139 mi
- 19/08/201036,294 mi+7,447 mi
- 11/08/201144,592 mi+8,298 mi
- 04/08/201254,802 mi+10,210 mi
- 04/08/201254,804 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/201374,148 mi+19,344 mi
- 01/07/201483,141 mi+8,993 mi
- 15/10/201595,073 mi+11,932 mi
- 13/10/201698,245 mi+3,172 mi
- 10/10/2017100,999 mi+2,754 mi
- 10/10/2017100,999 mi
- 04/10/2018102,862 mi+1,863 mi
- 26/09/2019103,927 mi+1,065 mi
- 13/05/2022118,544 mi+14,617 mi
Average of roughly 7,055 miles per year across 15 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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