2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MF55 RUU
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 166,947 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
MF55 RUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 166,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MF55 RUU Mileage History
- 26/05/2023157,717 mi
- 08/06/2023158,066 mi+349 mi
- 10/06/2024166,945 mi+8,879 mi
- 10/06/2024166,947 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,840 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MF55 RUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 118 (MF55 RUU) between May 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecu”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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