2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MT55 WTM
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 144,983 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,983 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.
MT55 WTM Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 144,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 WTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (MT55 WTM) between October 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (86 issues), Suspension (36 issues), Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 169 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower shock absorber nut missing. (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MT55 WTM Mileage History
- 16/10/200835,381 mi
- 24/10/200835,635 mi+254 mi
- 27/10/200946,136 mi+10,501 mi
- 08/03/201050,107 mi+3,971 mi
- 08/03/201050,107 mi
- 01/03/201175,808 mi+25,701 mi
- 02/03/201175,808 mi
- 02/03/2012100,489 mi+24,681 mi
- 02/03/2012100,489 mi
- 04/03/2013104,930 mi+4,441 mi
- 06/03/2014109,964 mi+5,034 mi
- 07/03/2014109,973 mi+9 mi
- 02/03/2015114,272 mi+4,299 mi
- 08/03/2016116,034 mi+1,762 mi
- 06/03/2017116,602 mi+568 mi
- 07/03/2017116,601 mi-1 mi
- 09/03/2018120,363 mi+3,762 mi
- 26/03/2018120,363 mi
- 09/03/2019126,999 mi+6,636 mi
- 17/04/2020140,512 mi+13,513 mi
- 13/04/2021140,873 mi+361 mi
- 13/04/2021140,873 mi
- 12/04/2022142,005 mi+1,132 mi
- 21/04/2022142,006 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/2023142,722 mi+716 mi
- 19/04/2023142,722 mi
- 22/04/2024143,594 mi+872 mi
- 07/05/2024143,604 mi+10 mi
- 29/04/2025143,982 mi+378 mi
- 27/04/2026144,983 mi+1,001 mi
- 28/04/2026144,983 mi
Average of roughly 6,252 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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