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CE57 VGF

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 144,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake is to high,need to be adjusted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,974 miles

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

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

exhaust flaxy joint\ rubber mounts slightly damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flaxy joint\ rubber mounts slightly damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,682 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated+blowing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres bald +worn to wire code (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre flat

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

front brake pads wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front registration plate faded/deteriorated

offside rear jack pad missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front registration plate faded/deteriorated

offside rear jack pad missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,075 miles

nearside reat tyre on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,812 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,003 miles

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

exhaust flexi join worn

handbrake travel long

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,051 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre low in tread & wearing on outer edge!

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CE57 VGF is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE57 VGF, 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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CE57 VGF is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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