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Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SO55 HUP

SO55 HUP

2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 196,154 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2005 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 29/06/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/09/2019)
Recorded Mileage
196,154 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/06/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

SO55 HUP Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2019
  • 196,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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SO55 HUP Mileage History

  1. 01/03/200815,629 mi
  2. 02/12/200823,381 mi+7,752 mi
  3. 29/05/200926,488 mi+3,107 mi
  4. 20/05/201036,017 mi+9,529 mi
  5. 18/05/201148,935 mi+12,918 mi
  6. 22/05/201261,015 mi+12,080 mi
  7. 22/05/201261,015 mi
  8. 22/05/201373,746 mi+12,731 mi
  9. 22/05/201373,746 mi
  10. 27/05/201488,176 mi+14,430 mi
  11. 26/05/2015100,835 mi+12,659 mi
  12. 27/05/2015100,835 mi
  13. 23/06/2016119,596 mi+18,761 mi
  14. 23/06/2016119,596 mi
  15. 29/06/2017145,957 mi+26,361 mi
  16. 30/06/2017145,957 mi
  17. 19/06/2018172,645 mi+26,688 mi
  18. 21/06/2018172,645 mi
  19. 03/07/2019195,437 mi+22,792 mi
  20. 09/07/2019196,154 mi+717 mi

Average of roughly 15,899 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

SO55 HUP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 120 (SO55 HUP) between March 2008 and July 2019.

The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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