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CU57 CLX

2007 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 CLX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 119,707 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 119,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,690 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,918 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,175 miles

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

exhaust Flexible section deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust Flexible section deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,825 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,655 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,156 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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CU57 CLX is a 2007 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU57 CLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU57 CLX registered?

CU57 CLX is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is CU57 CLX safe to buy?

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