2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GP05 FBU
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 105,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
GP05 FBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 105,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GP05 FBU Mileage History
- 18/06/202299,318 mi
- 22/07/2023103,151 mi+3,833 mi
- 22/07/2023103,151 mi
- 29/06/2024105,563 mi+2,412 mi
- 01/07/2024105,584 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP05 FBU 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 (GP05 FBU) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Position lamp not working osf and nsf both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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