2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RL54 DPN
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/02/2005. Recorded mileage 131,345 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RL54 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 131,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RL54 DPN Mileage History
- 04/10/2022114,384 mi
- 04/10/2023121,387 mi+7,003 mi
- 02/10/2024128,487 mi+7,100 mi
- 03/10/2024128,485 mi-2 mi
- 08/01/2026131,345 mi+2,860 mi
Average of roughly 5,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL54 DPN 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 (RL54 DPN) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”.
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