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CU57 OYG

2007 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,311 mi
Last recorded171,311 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11883,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 171,311 miles

Exhaust loose at flexi - still supported

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,991 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 164,991 miles

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

Offside 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 13 Sep 2016 154,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,766 miles

heat sheild losse

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

heat sheild losse

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 126,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side front tyre cut on outer wall but no cords exposed

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2013 126,103 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side front tyre cut on outer wall but no cords exposed

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,507 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 90,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,076 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,307 miles

front registration plate damaged

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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CU57 OYG is a 2007 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU57 OYG, 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 CU57 OYG registered?

CU57 OYG is a 2007 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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