2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SB05 YSC
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 184,649 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
SB05 YSC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 184,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 YSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (SB05 YSC) between March 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SB05 YSC Mileage History
- 27/03/200936,803 mi
- 27/03/200936,803 mi
- 31/03/201046,868 mi+10,065 mi
- 16/08/201157,066 mi+10,198 mi
- 20/08/201157,107 mi+41 mi
- 05/10/201267,636 mi+10,529 mi
- 17/10/201378,614 mi+10,978 mi
- 24/10/201489,962 mi+11,348 mi
- 24/10/201489,962 mi
- 02/01/2016103,566 mi+13,604 mi
- 03/01/2017115,160 mi+11,594 mi
- 13/01/2018123,679 mi+8,519 mi
- 01/04/2019134,883 mi+11,204 mi
- 02/10/2020146,808 mi+11,925 mi
- 05/10/2021153,689 mi+6,881 mi
- 26/10/2022160,940 mi+7,251 mi
- 30/01/2024168,866 mi+7,926 mi
- 08/02/2024168,879 mi+13 mi
- 12/04/2025178,409 mi+9,530 mi
- 18/04/2025178,541 mi+132 mi
- 15/07/2026184,649 mi+6,108 mi
- 15/07/2026184,649 mi
Average of roughly 8,546 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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