2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RY05 CZA
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 142,209 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
RY05 CZA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2022
- 142,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 CZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (RY05 CZA) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
RY05 CZA Mileage History
- 13/04/2022142,208 mi
- 10/05/2022142,209 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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