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AO57 ZDT

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZDT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,286 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,610 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,397 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,405 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 12 Sep 2022 69,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 55,677 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,667 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 41,904 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 39,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,110 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,659 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 ZDT is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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