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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K55 TFUMOT history

K55 TFU is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 189,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

K55 TFU red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
189,187 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 TFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 TFU was last recorded at 189,187 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 9,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,330 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,857 miles
Average per year
14,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,187 miles
  • 2024 – 179,330 miles
  • 2023 – 169,514 miles
  • 2022 – 159,875 miles
  • 2021 – 142,979 miles
  • 2020 – 128,872 miles
  • 2019 – 110,791 miles
  • 2018 – 91,480 miles
  • 2017 – 71,134 miles
  • 2016 – 51,609 miles
  • 2015 – 40,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,187 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Head lamp lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,187 miles (+9,857)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,187 miles
    Test number
    467208172067
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,330 miles
    Test number
    452424982682
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,027 miles (+9,513)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,027 miles
    Test number
    928205763505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,514 miles
    Test number
    642323334486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail169,514 miles (+9,639)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,514 miles
    Test number
    281286630338
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass159,875 miles (+16,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,875 miles
    Test number
    443424210345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,979 miles (+14,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,979 miles
    Test number
    324483971500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,872 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    261010077370
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail128,872 miles (+18,081)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    394151758496
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,791 miles (+19,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    230793261847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    745284482844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail91,479 miles (+20,345)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    251335088771
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass71,134 miles (+19,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    664882624329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full engine bay inspection due to engine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full under vehicle inspection due to undertrays fitted.

  14. Pass51,609 miles (+10,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    771338591200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,713 miles
    Test number
    389033415057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K55 TFU

Does K55 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 TFU expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 TFU?
The MOT on K55 TFU expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 TFU done?
K55 TFU was recorded at 189,187 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 14,500 miles a year.
Has K55 TFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 TFU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 TFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K55 TFU find?
K55 TFU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front head lamp lens cracked, and 2 more.

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