2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YK55 VYN
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 146,348 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK55 VYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 146,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK55 VYN 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 (YK55 VYN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YK55 VYN Mileage History
- 27/08/2024139,373 mi
- 06/08/2025143,709 mi+4,336 mi
- 08/08/2025143,716 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/2026146,348 mi+2,632 mi
- 05/08/2026146,348 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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