2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · PJ55 VFZ
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 175,005 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ55 VFZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 175,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PJ55 VFZ Mileage History
- 24/11/200831,659 mi
- 31/12/200832,181 mi+522 mi
- 19/12/200941,762 mi+9,581 mi
- 14/01/201153,912 mi+12,150 mi
- 22/12/201169,528 mi+15,616 mi
- 22/12/201169,528 mi
- 18/12/201281,626 mi+12,098 mi
- 21/12/201281,629 mi+3 mi
- 30/12/201392,230 mi+10,601 mi
- 08/01/2015106,436 mi+14,206 mi
- 20/01/2016114,665 mi+8,229 mi
- 20/01/2016114,665 mi
- 27/04/2016117,211 mi+2,546 mi
- 10/04/2017126,375 mi+9,164 mi
- 10/04/2017126,378 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2018134,220 mi+7,842 mi
- 25/04/2018134,222 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2019141,155 mi+6,933 mi
- 10/11/2020146,925 mi+5,770 mi
- 26/11/2021151,318 mi+4,393 mi
- 09/05/2023160,059 mi+8,741 mi
- 10/05/2023160,059 mi
- 08/05/2024166,666 mi+6,607 mi
- 13/05/2024166,712 mi+46 mi
- 12/05/2025171,267 mi+4,555 mi
- 14/05/2026175,005 mi+3,738 mi
Average of roughly 8,206 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
PJ55 VFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (PJ55 VFZ) between November 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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