2005 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YA05 BVE
2005 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 131,213 miles. MOT valid until 27/09/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,213 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
YA05 BVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 131,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YA05 BVE Mileage History
- 13/09/2023119,010 mi
- 16/09/2024127,296 mi+8,286 mi
- 17/09/2024127,296 mi
- 29/09/2025131,213 mi+3,917 mi
- 29/09/2025131,213 mi
Average of roughly 5,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA05 BVE 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 (YA05 BVE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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