2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RF05 HVB
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 140,841 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,841 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.
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RF05 HVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 140,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 HVB 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 (RF05 HVB) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RF05 HVB Mileage History
- 11/03/2022122,709 mi
- 10/03/2023127,870 mi+5,161 mi
- 18/03/2024132,885 mi+5,015 mi
- 23/04/2025136,521 mi+3,636 mi
- 14/04/2026140,841 mi+4,320 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 5 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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