2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · BM55 SAR
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 168,264 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BM55 SAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 168,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BM55 SAR Mileage History
- 08/09/2022155,045 mi
- 29/08/2023159,988 mi+4,943 mi
- 07/09/2024164,412 mi+4,424 mi
- 08/09/2025168,264 mi+3,852 mi
- 08/09/2025168,264 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BM55 SAR 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 (BM55 SAR) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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