2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RE05 AEW
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,587 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 AEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 159,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 AEW 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 (RE05 AEW) between May 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RE05 AEW Mileage History
- 09/05/2025152,583 mi
- 09/10/2025152,781 mi+198 mi
- 10/10/2025152,788 mi+7 mi
- 08/10/2026159,587 mi+6,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,950 miles per year across 4 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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