2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · EO55 XEF
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 144,855 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EO55 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 144,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EO55 XEF Mileage History
- 30/09/2022122,978 mi
- 30/09/2022122,978 mi
- 12/09/2023128,622 mi+5,644 mi
- 26/09/2024137,579 mi+8,957 mi
- 08/10/2025144,855 mi+7,276 mi
Average of roughly 7,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO55 XEF 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 (EO55 XEF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3”.
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