2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MJ55 DFX
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 174,129 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 174,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 DFX 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 (MJ55 DFX) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MJ55 DFX Mileage History
- 21/02/2022153,691 mi
- 22/02/2022153,691 mi
- 16/03/2023162,530 mi+8,839 mi
- 20/03/2024170,370 mi+7,840 mi
- 16/01/2025174,129 mi+3,759 mi
Average of roughly 7,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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