2005 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · AL05 EMM
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 85,563 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL05 EMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 85,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL05 EMM 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 118 (AL05 EMM) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AL05 EMM Mileage History
- 08/11/202277,056 mi
- 17/11/202277,066 mi+10 mi
- 16/11/202381,507 mi+4,441 mi
- 20/11/202381,507 mi
- 22/04/202585,563 mi+4,056 mi
Average of roughly 3,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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