2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RY05 CTU
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2005. Recorded mileage 177,707 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RY05 CTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2022
- 177,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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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RY05 CTU Mileage History
- 20/09/2021170,062 mi
- 23/09/2021170,104 mi+42 mi
- 08/11/2022177,707 mi+7,603 mi
- 10/11/2022177,707 mi
Average of roughly 6,709 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RY05 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (RY05 CTU) between September 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
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