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DA55 FRU

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FRU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 30,995 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken. (0.1 (d))

Central Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured gear box mount has broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 May 2019 26,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 25,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 24,519 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 24,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 23,011 miles

engine covers fitted

slight damage to fitted under trays

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 19,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child locks on rear doors

Pass 10 May 2012 18,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2012 18,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,290 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DA55 FRU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 FRU registered?

DA55 FRU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DA55 FRU safe to buy?

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