2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RJ05 DZH
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 94,568 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,568 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RJ05 DZH Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 94,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 DZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RJ05 DZH) between December 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RJ05 DZH Mileage History
- 18/12/200725,030 mi
- 18/12/200725,031 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/200829,845 mi+4,814 mi
- 12/12/200830,045 mi+200 mi
- 15/12/200935,565 mi+5,520 mi
- 17/12/201040,751 mi+5,186 mi
- 31/10/201142,415 mi+1,664 mi
- 31/10/201142,416 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/201347,686 mi+5,270 mi
- 25/01/201347,686 mi
- 18/02/201452,456 mi+4,770 mi
- 18/02/201452,456 mi
- 11/02/201556,922 mi+4,466 mi
- 09/02/201660,979 mi+4,057 mi
- 09/02/201660,979 mi
- 10/02/201764,784 mi+3,805 mi
- 13/02/201764,819 mi+35 mi
- 13/02/201764,819 mi
- 09/02/201868,591 mi+3,772 mi
- 06/02/201971,585 mi+2,994 mi
- 08/02/201971,585 mi
- 24/01/202074,591 mi+3,006 mi
- 29/01/202176,989 mi+2,398 mi
- 03/02/202279,065 mi+2,076 mi
- 04/02/202383,644 mi+4,579 mi
- 04/02/202383,644 mi
- 15/02/202487,785 mi+4,141 mi
- 15/02/202590,627 mi+2,842 mi
- 16/02/202694,568 mi+3,941 mi
Average of roughly 3,828 miles per year across 29 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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