2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · OY55 RUU
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 145,094 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,094 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
OY55 RUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 145,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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OY55 RUU Mileage History
- 05/01/2023135,676 mi
- 02/01/2024139,128 mi+3,452 mi
- 06/01/2025142,698 mi+3,570 mi
- 07/01/2025142,698 mi
- 03/01/2026145,094 mi+2,396 mi
Average of roughly 3,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY55 RUU 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 (OY55 RUU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower c”.
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