2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SN55 MYW
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 135,299 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN55 MYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 135,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SN55 MYW Mileage History
- 02/10/202190,775 mi
- 30/09/2022109,033 mi+18,258 mi
- 12/10/2022109,123 mi+90 mi
- 24/10/2023120,352 mi+11,229 mi
- 24/02/2025135,299 mi+14,947 mi
Average of roughly 13,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN55 MYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (SN55 MYW) between October 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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