Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · FL05 BSY

FL05 BSY

2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/03/2005. Recorded mileage 157,443 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2005 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 22/04/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
157,443 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/04/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

FL05 BSY Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
  • 157,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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FL05 BSY Mileage History

  1. 19/02/200847,155 mi
  2. 19/02/200847,155 mi
  3. 12/03/200955,361 mi+8,206 mi
  4. 07/04/201063,046 mi+7,685 mi
  5. 06/04/201170,507 mi+7,461 mi
  6. 10/04/201278,324 mi+7,817 mi
  7. 10/04/201385,011 mi+6,687 mi
  8. 24/03/201494,229 mi+9,218 mi
  9. 07/04/201599,853 mi+5,624 mi
  10. 05/04/2016106,990 mi+7,137 mi
  11. 10/04/2017112,706 mi+5,716 mi
  12. 10/04/2017112,706 mi
  13. 09/04/2018118,115 mi+5,409 mi
  14. 09/04/2019124,736 mi+6,621 mi
  15. 09/04/2019124,736 mi
  16. 21/04/2020130,713 mi+5,977 mi
  17. 19/04/2021135,493 mi+4,780 mi
  18. 19/04/2022143,181 mi+7,688 mi
  19. 21/04/2022143,183 mi+2 mi
  20. 24/04/2023157,443 mi+14,260 mi

Average of roughly 7,267 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

FL05 BSY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 12:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (FL05 BSY) between February 2008 and April 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 24 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafed on droplink through to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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