2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GF55 VNX
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 101,950 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/05/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
GF55 VNX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2014
- 101,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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GF55 VNX Mileage History
- 22/11/200840,633 mi
- 28/07/200949,630 mi+8,997 mi
- 30/07/201063,204 mi+13,574 mi
- 04/05/201171,478 mi+8,274 mi
- 04/05/201284,686 mi+13,208 mi
- 04/05/201395,419 mi+10,733 mi
- 07/05/201395,419 mi
- 17/05/2014101,947 mi+6,528 mi
- 17/05/2014101,950 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,186 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
GF55 VNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (GF55 VNX) between November 2008 and May 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2014 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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