2005 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · EX55 ABO

The 2024‑03‑28 MOT at 112,334 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards despite the persistent oil leak noted in the 8.4.1 (a) (i) defect. After a failure in March 2023, the subsequent March 2023 test corrected many items and the 2024 test shows no new major defects, indicating an improving maintenance trend, though recurring oil leak and tyre wear suggest ongoing wear. The recorded mileage of 112,334 miles over 21 years equates to an average of about 5,350 miles per year, which is low for the vehicle’s age, yet the annual increments show a clear acceleration: from 2022‑2023 the mileage rose by 6,501 miles in a single year, and from 2023‑2024 it increased by 7,797 miles, indicating that the car has been driven more intensively in recent years. Recurring observations include cracked and perishing front and rear brake hoses, a significantly worn front inner brake disc, persistent oil leakage, and tyres worn close to the legal limit, especially on the near‑side rear edge; the rear exhaust mounting bracket has repeatedly been recorded as broken, pointing to possible corrosion or structural fatigue in the rear chassis area. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake hoses and discs for thickness and integrity, verify the source and severity of the oil leak, examine the rear exhaust mounting points and surrounding structure for rust or damage, assess suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and confirm that the tyre wear pattern is not indicative of alignment or suspension problems.