2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MP55 ACU
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,576 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP55 ACU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 172,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP55 ACU 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 (MP55 ACU) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 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 (16 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
MP55 ACU Mileage History
- 18/02/2022157,886 mi
- 23/06/2023167,579 mi+9,693 mi
- 26/06/2023167,580 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2024172,576 mi+4,996 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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