2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · CT55 CUK
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 153,554 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,554 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CT55 CUK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 153,554 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.
CT55 CUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (CT55 CUK) between September 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 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 (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
CT55 CUK Mileage History
- 17/09/200819,495 mi
- 14/10/200934,465 mi+14,970 mi
- 14/10/200934,469 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/201047,962 mi+13,493 mi
- 21/10/201159,568 mi+11,606 mi
- 26/10/201270,726 mi+11,158 mi
- 05/11/201380,799 mi+10,073 mi
- 07/10/201591,268 mi+10,469 mi
- 11/10/201696,677 mi+5,409 mi
- 11/10/201696,677 mi
- 29/08/201799,122 mi+2,445 mi
- 29/08/201799,124 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/2018114,079 mi+14,955 mi
- 30/08/2019121,725 mi+7,646 mi
- 11/09/2020130,177 mi+8,452 mi
- 24/02/2022136,519 mi+6,342 mi
- 27/02/2023142,508 mi+5,989 mi
- 05/03/2024147,057 mi+4,549 mi
- 26/03/2025153,554 mi+6,497 mi
Average of roughly 8,115 miles per year across 19 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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