2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SB05 EUY
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 155,942 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB05 EUY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2023
- 155,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB05 EUY Mileage History
- 30/03/2022153,607 mi
- 28/03/2023155,942 mi+2,335 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SB05 EUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (SB05 EUY) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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