2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SO05 CWM
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 127,099 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 CWM Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 127,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 CWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (SO05 CWM) between June 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SO05 CWM Mileage History
- 09/06/200818,109 mi
- 19/06/200926,691 mi+8,582 mi
- 25/06/201036,045 mi+9,354 mi
- 11/06/201148,180 mi+12,135 mi
- 11/06/201148,180 mi
- 25/06/201255,159 mi+6,979 mi
- 25/06/201255,159 mi
- 26/06/201361,361 mi+6,202 mi
- 26/06/201361,361 mi
- 28/05/201467,160 mi+5,799 mi
- 01/12/201578,732 mi+11,572 mi
- 01/12/201578,732 mi
- 23/11/201686,000 mi+7,268 mi
- 26/11/201686,066 mi+66 mi
- 14/05/201893,734 mi+7,668 mi
- 14/05/2019100,259 mi+6,525 mi
- 17/05/2019100,260 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2020110,048 mi+9,788 mi
- 23/11/2020101,050 mi-8,998 mi
- 01/12/2021114,531 mi+13,481 mi
- 03/12/2021114,531 mi
- 09/12/2022118,225 mi+3,694 mi
- 11/12/2023121,844 mi+3,619 mi
- 14/12/2023121,844 mi
- 03/02/2025124,985 mi+3,141 mi
- 17/04/2025125,007 mi+22 mi
- 15/04/2026127,099 mi+2,092 mi
- 17/04/2026127,099 mi
Average of roughly 6,105 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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