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2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GV55 AYO

GV55 AYO

2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 174,338 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2005 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
174,338 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc
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GV55 AYO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
  • 174,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

GV55 AYO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (GV55 AYO) between June 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GV55 AYO Mileage History

  1. 02/06/2023138,045 mi
  2. 13/05/2024156,653 mi+18,608 mi
  3. 13/05/2024156,653 mi
  4. 04/08/2025169,633 mi+12,980 mi
  5. 29/08/2026174,338 mi+4,705 mi

Average of roughly 11,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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