2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · WN55 HTV
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 220,184 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,184 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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WN55 HTV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 220,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 HTV 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 (WN55 HTV) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep groove cut into inner edge ”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
WN55 HTV Mileage History
- 22/11/2021186,519 mi
- 13/05/2022186,688 mi+169 mi
- 23/05/2023193,861 mi+7,173 mi
- 03/05/2024220,184 mi+26,323 mi
Average of roughly 13,773 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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