2005 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RF55 FML
2005 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 185,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/09/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,897 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF55 FML Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 185,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF55 FML Mileage History
- 10/01/2022177,469 mi
- 10/01/2022177,469 mi
- 02/03/2023185,892 mi+8,423 mi
- 08/03/2023185,897 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,294 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 FML 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 (RF55 FML) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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