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FE55 UVU

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,144 mi
Last recorded153,144 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UVU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 153,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Differential oil leak

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,214 miles

rear diff have slight leak

Fail 3 Nov 2023 139,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff have slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 131,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,989 miles

misting of oil under the vehicle around rear diff

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,958 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 100,249 miles

chip in screen

front brake flexible hoses perishing

Fail 28 Dec 2016 100,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

front brake flexible hoses perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front upper brake hose cracking

Offside front upper brake hose cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,986 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FE55 UVU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FE55 UVU, 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 FE55 UVU registered?

FE55 UVU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is FE55 UVU safe to buy?

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