2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RJ05 DFC
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 146,041 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 DFC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
- 146,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RJ05 DFC) between April 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
RJ05 DFC Mileage History
- 04/04/200848,068 mi
- 30/06/200964,258 mi+16,190 mi
- 06/07/201079,372 mi+15,114 mi
- 08/11/201190,393 mi+11,021 mi
- 06/11/201297,020 mi+6,627 mi
- 11/12/201398,896 mi+1,876 mi
- 28/01/201498,914 mi+18 mi
- 12/03/2015101,973 mi+3,059 mi
- 13/03/2015101,973 mi
- 23/03/2016111,693 mi+9,720 mi
- 25/02/2017120,567 mi+8,874 mi
- 20/03/2018129,446 mi+8,879 mi
- 21/03/2019138,308 mi+8,862 mi
- 21/03/2020140,624 mi+2,316 mi
- 23/02/2021141,656 mi+1,032 mi
- 21/03/2022144,148 mi+2,492 mi
- 23/03/2023146,041 mi+1,893 mi
Average of roughly 6,547 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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