2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RK05 UPB
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 94,224 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,224 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RK05 UPB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2015
- 94,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RK05 UPB Mileage History
- 21/02/200822,201 mi
- 21/02/200822,201 mi
- 06/03/200935,150 mi+12,949 mi
- 06/03/200931,157 mi-3,993 mi
- 17/03/201041,647 mi+10,490 mi
- 04/04/201153,394 mi+11,747 mi
- 02/05/201260,000 mi+6,606 mi
- 01/05/201368,041 mi+8,041 mi
- 06/05/201480,331 mi+12,290 mi
- 04/08/201594,224 mi+13,893 mi
- 04/08/201594,224 mi
Average of roughly 9,668 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RK05 UPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RK05 UPB) between February 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)”; “Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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