2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MK05 FFC
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 186,126 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,126 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.
MK05 FFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 186,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MK05 FFC Mileage History
- 07/08/2023174,398 mi
- 11/08/2023174,399 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2024180,292 mi+5,893 mi
- 08/08/2024180,299 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2025186,126 mi+5,827 mi
Average of roughly 5,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK05 FFC 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 (MK05 FFC) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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