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AO57 ZDA

2007 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,708 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2024 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edges and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2023 93,387 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

front wipers smears

hand brake just met requirements

Pass 25 May 2022 88,689 miles

front exhaust flex pipe worn slight blow

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head lamp washers leak

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,058 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 56,119 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 56,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic covered pipe bulging slightly possible corrosion underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 42,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,743 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 35,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 28,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,047 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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AO57 ZDA is a 2007 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO57 ZDA, 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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AO57 ZDA is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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