2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SL05 LMJ
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 199,438 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,438 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.
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SL05 LMJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/12/2022
- 199,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SL05 LMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (SL05 LMJ) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect knocking (5.3.2 (d))”.
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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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