2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RF54 PFE
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 152,757 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF54 PFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 152,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 PFE 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 (RF54 PFE) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RF54 PFE Mileage History
- 09/05/2024127,949 mi
- 10/05/2024127,949 mi
- 24/04/2025147,872 mi+19,923 mi
- 09/05/2025147,875 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2026152,757 mi+4,882 mi
Average of roughly 12,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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