2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GV55 VTM
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 154,107 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,107 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.
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GV55 VTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 154,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV55 VTM 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 (GV55 VTM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling switch not working on drivers side (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both rear indicators changed colour to white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both front indicators changed colour to white (4.4.3 (a)”.
GV55 VTM Mileage History
- 18/10/2022133,434 mi
- 16/10/2023148,401 mi+14,967 mi
- 17/10/2023148,407 mi+6 mi
- 18/10/2024151,576 mi+3,169 mi
- 16/10/2025154,107 mi+2,531 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 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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