2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YG55 UAY
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 157,414 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG55 UAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
- 157,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG55 UAY MOT History
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 (YG55 UAY) between December 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake hose excessively stretched bracket insecure and wrapped around anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YG55 UAY Mileage History
- 09/12/2021148,609 mi
- 22/03/2023157,123 mi+8,514 mi
- 14/04/2023157,205 mi+82 mi
- 14/04/2023157,205 mi
- 18/06/2024157,414 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 3,488 miles per year across 5 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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