The road tax status for RJ05 BYT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RJ05 BYT?

The MOT for RJ05 BYT is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of RJ05 BYT?

The recorded mileage for RJ05 BYT is 143,148 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RJ05 BYT ULEZ compliant?

No, RJ05 BYT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RJ05 BYT

RJ05 BYT

2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2005. Recorded mileage 143,148 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 118
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 08/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 08/10/2023

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Mileage: 143,148 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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RJ05 BYT Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2022
143,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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RJ05 BYT Mileage History

07/10/2022143,146 mi
10/10/2022143,148 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

RJ05 BYT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 13:58

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (RJ05 BYT) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 October 2022 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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