2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · LM05 OFU
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 169,091 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LM05 OFU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2023
- 169,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 OFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (LM05 OFU) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive play at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LM05 OFU Mileage History
- 26/07/2022162,543 mi
- 27/07/2022162,547 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2023169,091 mi+6,544 mi
Average of roughly 6,241 miles per year across 3 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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