2005 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · PE55 THZ
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,744 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Feb 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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PE55 THZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2017
- 127,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE55 THZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (PE55 THZ) between September 2008 and November 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions not tested engine appears to be burning oil - smoking (7.3.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak reduced damping effect ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault scan show fault at nearside rear (3.4.1c)”.
PE55 THZ Mileage History
- 24/09/200840,174 mi
- 17/09/200960,459 mi+20,285 mi
- 23/09/201076,423 mi+15,964 mi
- 23/09/201076,423 mi
- 02/01/201288,272 mi+11,849 mi
- 24/09/201297,143 mi+8,871 mi
- 20/09/2013105,452 mi+8,309 mi
- 21/10/2014111,401 mi+5,949 mi
- 19/10/2015118,050 mi+6,649 mi
- 19/10/2016124,526 mi+6,476 mi
- 02/11/2016124,882 mi+356 mi
- 25/11/2017127,744 mi+2,862 mi
- 25/11/2017127,744 mi
Average of roughly 9,550 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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