2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · KL55 GLY
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 197,462 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,462 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.
KL55 GLY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2024
- 197,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KL55 GLY Mileage History
- 09/09/200858,834 mi
- 04/09/200971,068 mi+12,234 mi
- 07/10/201077,838 mi+6,770 mi
- 09/09/201182,442 mi+4,604 mi
- 29/09/201289,591 mi+7,149 mi
- 05/10/201289,742 mi+151 mi
- 03/10/201399,291 mi+9,549 mi
- 05/10/201399,318 mi+27 mi
- 04/03/2015111,492 mi+12,174 mi
- 04/03/2015111,492 mi
- 01/03/2016120,062 mi+8,570 mi
- 01/03/2016120,062 mi
- 22/02/2017128,860 mi+8,798 mi
- 24/02/2017128,916 mi+56 mi
- 24/02/2018135,053 mi+6,137 mi
- 24/02/2018135,053 mi
- 27/02/2019144,947 mi+9,894 mi
- 27/02/2019144,963 mi+16 mi
- 02/03/2020154,781 mi+9,818 mi
- 23/03/2021159,415 mi+4,634 mi
- 23/03/2021159,415 mi
- 29/04/2022167,254 mi+7,839 mi
- 29/04/2022167,291 mi+37 mi
- 17/07/2023182,637 mi+15,346 mi
- 20/07/2024197,462 mi+14,825 mi
Average of roughly 8,740 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
KL55 GLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (KL55 GLY) between September 2008 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end to inner steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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