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CA57 CDE

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,119 mi
Last recorded163,119 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 CDE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 163,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 160,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 150,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,961 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 148,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 147,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,469 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,464 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 116,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,015 miles

both rear tyres close to min legal limit

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror deteriorated

small cracks to windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CA57 CDE is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black 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 CA57 CDE, 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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What year was CA57 CDE registered?

CA57 CDE is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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