2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GL55 CGO
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 158,254 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,254 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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GL55 CGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 158,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 CGO 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 (GL55 CGO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
GL55 CGO Mileage History
- 28/02/2024140,071 mi
- 14/02/2025146,552 mi+6,481 mi
- 26/02/2025146,563 mi+11 mi
- 30/01/2026157,392 mi+10,829 mi
- 09/02/2026158,254 mi+862 mi
Average of roughly 9,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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