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AD57 AHO

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,290 mi
Last recorded139,290 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 AHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 123,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,998 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyre valves split

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and n/s/r tyre valves split

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,241 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 108,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,484 miles

Hand brake has imbalance N/S 115KGF O/S 230KGF

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in front registration plate

front wiper blades slight smear

Fail 14 Jan 2016 83,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

crack in front registration plate

front wiper blades slight smear

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,179 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,982 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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AD57 AHO is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 83,012 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 AD57 AHO, 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 19 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD57 AHO is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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