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AP57 DZU

2007 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 142,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,708 miles

Park brake efficiency achieved 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,083 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,083 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre tread depth is wearing slightly low

both rear and the nearside front tyres are all perishing around the sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed groove worn in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2014 120,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,039 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,253 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate and bumper are damaged

nearside rear jacking point is missing

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,593 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate and bumper are damaged.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear jacking pad is missing.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,048 miles

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

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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AP57 DZU is a 2007 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP57 DZU, 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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AP57 DZU is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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