CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK55 BYZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,252 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,923 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 129,915 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,267 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 124,548 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,336 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,781 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,310 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,901 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK55 BYZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 BYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK55 BYZ?

You can check the full history of AK55 BYZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK55 BYZ registered?

AK55 BYZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is AK55 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 BYZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK55 BYZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK55 BYZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.