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DY55 FRD

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FRD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 125,747 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff very noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on all tires (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill and undertrays

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Fail 6 Aug 2025 125,747 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff very noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on all tires (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill and undertrays

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,357 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tires edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill and engine/ undercovers

Rear diff very noisy

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 121,357 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tires edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill and engine/ undercovers

Rear diff very noisy

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 112,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,006 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,829 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 76,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

show registration plates in boot

Fail 3 Dec 2014 71,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,452 miles

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

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

Rear washer jet not working

Fail 4 Dec 2013 63,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 26 May 2012 52,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 45,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 45,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,938 miles

o/s/r pad sensor wire adrift

Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,553 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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DY55 FRD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY55 FRD, 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.

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What year was DY55 FRD registered?

DY55 FRD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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