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2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · KC55 DCX

KC55 DCX

2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2005. Recorded mileage 177,551 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 03/01/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
177,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/01/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

KC55 DCX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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KC55 DCX Mileage History

  1. 05/08/2022173,345 mi
  2. 16/08/2023177,394 mi+4,049 mi
  3. 12/10/2023177,539 mi+145 mi
  4. 25/10/2023177,551 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

KC55 DCX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 07:21
MOT Analysis

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 (KC55 DCX) between August 2022 and January 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 January 2024 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.

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