2005 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · KB05 XEY
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 81,194 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KB05 XEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2023
- 81,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 XEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (KB05 XEY) between August 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
KB05 XEY Mileage History
- 25/08/202281,106 mi
- 10/11/202281,151 mi+45 mi
- 06/04/202381,184 mi+33 mi
- 13/04/202381,194 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 4 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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