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2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA05 YAH

YA05 YAH

2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/08/2005. Recorded mileage 173,540 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 27/06/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
173,540 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

YA05 YAH Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
  • 173,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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YA05 YAH Mileage History

  1. 27/02/200819,443 mi
  2. 27/02/200819,443 mi
  3. 28/01/200927,670 mi+8,227 mi
  4. 28/01/200927,670 mi
  5. 29/01/201032,637 mi+4,967 mi
  6. 29/01/201032,637 mi
  7. 01/06/201034,088 mi+1,451 mi
  8. 02/06/201034,088 mi
  9. 20/05/201149,876 mi+15,788 mi
  10. 31/05/201268,282 mi+18,406 mi
  11. 21/05/201380,863 mi+12,581 mi
  12. 21/05/201380,863 mi
  13. 30/05/201499,002 mi+18,139 mi
  14. 30/05/2015105,708 mi+6,706 mi
  15. 30/05/2015105,708 mi
  16. 11/06/2016110,505 mi+4,797 mi
  17. 10/06/2017112,100 mi+1,595 mi
  18. 16/06/2018116,540 mi+4,440 mi
  19. 10/06/2019123,297 mi+6,757 mi
  20. 10/06/2019123,297 mi
  21. 09/06/2020132,453 mi+9,156 mi
  22. 09/06/2020132,453 mi
  23. 18/05/2021138,418 mi+5,965 mi
  24. 18/05/2021138,418 mi
  25. 18/05/2022145,006 mi+6,588 mi
  26. 07/06/2023152,662 mi+7,656 mi
  27. 08/06/2024158,913 mi+6,251 mi
  28. 12/06/2025164,219 mi+5,306 mi
  29. 12/06/2025164,219 mi
  30. 29/06/2026173,540 mi+9,321 mi

Average of roughly 8,404 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

YA05 YAH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 16:55
MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (YA05 YAH) between February 2008 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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