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2005 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · YB05 JZX

YB05 JZX

2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 134,922 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
134,922 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc
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YB05 JZX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
  • 134,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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YB05 JZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 12:50
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (YB05 JZX) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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.

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YB05 JZX Mileage History

  1. 19/08/2022113,848 mi
  2. 22/08/2023120,424 mi+6,576 mi
  3. 14/08/2024127,812 mi+7,388 mi
  4. 08/08/2025134,922 mi+7,110 mi

Average of roughly 7,094 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
No outstanding recalls
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