2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · MW05 ADV
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2005. Recorded mileage 180,682 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,682 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
MW05 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 180,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MW05 ADV Mileage History
- 14/04/2022178,799 mi
- 30/01/2024178,813 mi+14 mi
- 19/08/2024178,824 mi+11 mi
- 13/03/2025178,837 mi+13 mi
- 17/03/2026180,682 mi+1,845 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 ADV 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 (MW05 ADV) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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