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2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SM55 OSL

SM55 OSL

2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 114,058 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2005 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
114,058 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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SM55 OSL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
  • 114,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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SM55 OSL Mileage History

  1. 26/10/202295,758 mi
  2. 23/10/2023100,723 mi+4,965 mi
  3. 11/11/2024107,700 mi+6,977 mi
  4. 11/11/2024107,700 mi
  5. 03/11/2025114,058 mi+6,358 mi

Average of roughly 6,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM55 OSL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 03:20
MOT Analysis

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 (SM55 OSL) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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