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AD57 ULS

2007 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,778 miles

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

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2024 50,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,626 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,891 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,539 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,335 miles

rear brake pads starting to get a bit low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,734 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,558 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 ULS is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD57 ULS registered?

AD57 ULS is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AD57 ULS safe to buy?

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