2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RN05 SZL
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 203,951 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RN05 SZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 203,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN05 SZL 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 (RN05 SZL) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel tank insecure O/S Support strap detached (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RN05 SZL Mileage History
- 01/03/2023186,634 mi
- 01/06/2024190,489 mi+3,855 mi
- 12/06/2025201,760 mi+11,271 mi
- 03/06/2026203,929 mi+2,169 mi
- 10/06/2026203,951 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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