2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · WG05 JWX
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 126,323 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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WG05 JWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2026
- 126,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG05 JWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (WG05 JWX) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WG05 JWX Mileage History
- 22/03/2024168,755 km
- 20/05/2025111,701 mi
- 25/06/2025111,724 mi+23 mi
- 24/06/2026126,323 mi+14,599 mi
Average of roughly -18,806 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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