2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SB05 YRZ
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 99,849 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 YRZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 99,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 YRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (SB05 YRZ) between August 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Brake performance not tested due to track rod end (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 nsf osf (4.1.2 (c))”.
SB05 YRZ Mileage History
- 11/08/200832,969 mi
- 23/07/200943,306 mi+10,337 mi
- 21/08/201052,859 mi+9,553 mi
- 21/08/201052,859 mi
- 01/09/201156,699 mi+3,840 mi
- 21/08/201261,450 mi+4,751 mi
- 30/08/201261,622 mi+172 mi
- 28/08/201366,091 mi+4,469 mi
- 27/08/201470,132 mi+4,041 mi
- 28/08/201574,550 mi+4,418 mi
- 25/08/201679,242 mi+4,692 mi
- 01/09/201785,594 mi+6,352 mi
- 29/08/201891,473 mi+5,879 mi
- 28/05/202094,147 mi+2,674 mi
- 16/06/202197,095 mi+2,948 mi
- 17/06/202197,127 mi+32 mi
- 22/09/202299,847 mi+2,720 mi
- 26/09/202299,849 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,735 miles per year across 18 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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