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VJZ 2494

2005 BMW 318D Es

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2494
MakeBMW
Model318D Es
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 170,339 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2026 170,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 170,214 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 170,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 169,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 165,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 159,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 152,056 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2022 151,968 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318D Es?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
8,680
Miles/Year
207
On UK Roads
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VJZ 2494 is a 2005 BMW 318D Es in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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What year was VJZ 2494 registered?

VJZ 2494 is a 2005 BMW 318D Es, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is VJZ 2494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 2494 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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