2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RY05 AUP
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 175,815 miles. MOT valid until 20 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 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,815 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.
RY05 AUP Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 175,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 AUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RY05 AUP) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe ”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RY05 AUP Mileage History
- 21/05/200829,704 mi
- 26/05/200942,332 mi+12,628 mi
- 26/05/200942,334 mi+2 mi
- 25/05/201051,904 mi+9,570 mi
- 25/05/201166,993 mi+15,089 mi
- 31/05/201167,181 mi+188 mi
- 25/05/201275,119 mi+7,938 mi
- 29/01/201378,301 mi+3,182 mi
- 11/01/201486,822 mi+8,521 mi
- 30/03/2015100,532 mi+13,710 mi
- 30/03/2015100,532 mi
- 29/03/2016114,993 mi+14,461 mi
- 30/03/2016114,993 mi
- 28/03/2017128,010 mi+13,017 mi
- 28/03/2017128,010 mi
- 06/03/2018138,829 mi+10,819 mi
- 06/03/2018138,829 mi
- 12/02/2019144,764 mi+5,935 mi
- 14/02/2019144,767 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2020150,025 mi+5,258 mi
- 25/01/2021156,062 mi+6,037 mi
- 26/01/2021156,062 mi
- 09/02/2022161,739 mi+5,677 mi
- 16/02/2022161,783 mi+44 mi
- 14/02/2023165,102 mi+3,319 mi
- 14/02/2023165,103 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/2024169,202 mi+4,099 mi
- 15/02/2024169,204 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/2025172,695 mi+3,491 mi
- 21/02/2025172,697 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/2026175,815 mi+3,118 mi
Average of roughly 8,235 miles per year across 31 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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