2005 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · FE05 VFN
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 156,189 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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FE05 VFN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2023
- 156,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE05 VFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (FE05 VFN) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely af”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
FE05 VFN Mileage History
- 09/11/2021135,459 mi
- 14/11/2022142,893 mi+7,434 mi
- 10/11/2023156,189 mi+13,296 mi
Average of roughly 10,359 miles per year across 3 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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