# SB55FDF — BMW 118 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SB55FDF is a Silver BMW 118, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2005-12-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SB55FDF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SB55FDF |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 118 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2005-12-06 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-01-26 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 81.25%
- Total defects recorded: 51

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-27 19:03:19 | PASSED | 187,247 MI | 2022-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2021-01-07 17:04:07 | FAILED | 187,245 MI | — |
| 2019-05-31 10:59:14 | PASSED | 175,612 MI | 2020-12-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-31 11:13:38 | PASSED | 165,499 MI | 2019-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-26 11:57:12 | PASSED | 158,657 MI | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-02 11:46:26 | PASSED | 149,527 MI | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2015-05-12 16:28:36 | PASSED | 139,718 MI | 2016-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-02 17:14:38 | PASSED | 127,193 MI | 2015-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-30 17:41:57 | FAILED | 127,188 MI | — |
| 2013-05-31 11:43:25 | PASSED | 117,749 MI | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-31 13:21:54 | PASSED | 104,786 MI | 2013-05-30 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-05 13:48:33 | PASSED | 87,850 MI | 2012-05-04 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-05 12:06:05 | FAILED | 87,850 MI | — |
| 2010-03-29 10:26:32 | PASSED | 59,973 MI | 2011-03-28 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-17 14:42:23 | PASSED | 38,377 MI | 2010-03-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-15 14:16:55 | PASSED | 38,356 MI | 2010-01-14 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-01-27 19:03:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

**2021-01-07 17:04:07 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

**2019-05-31 10:59:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2018-05-31 11:13:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-05-26 11:57:12 (PASSED)**

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

**2016-06-02 11:46:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn edge
- ADVISORY: Rear exhaust bracket broken
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre has nail
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner tyre wearing edge
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2015-05-12 16:28:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-06-02 17:14:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-05-30 17:41:57 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-05-31 11:43:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**2012-05-31 13:21:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

**2011-05-05 12:06:05 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2010-03-29 10:26:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SB55FDF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SB55FDF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
